Parks and Facilities

Bear Alert

Black bears are occasionally spotted along the Centennial Trail and we will report sightings via social media. Please refer to the Bear Sighting brochure to learn what you should do if you encounter a bear.

Description

An enormously popular recreational trail for walking, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding accessible to persons of all levels of physical ability. The trail is built on the old Burlington-Northern railroad line. Development of the trail began in 1989 during the state's centennial, hence the name, Centennial Trail. The trailhead and rest stop in the town of Machias is a replica of the Machias Station railroad depot built in the late 1890s which served the rail line which today is the Centennial Trail. The Machias Trailhead facility is available for rent. Contact park reservations at 425-388-6600 for details. More than 400,000 citizens utilize the trail each year as a recreational trail and non-motorized commuter corridor. This 30-mile linear park has become one of the most valued and well-used assets in our 10,800-acre system.

Park Features

• 30 miles of completed trail (City of Snohomish to Skagit County Line)
• 10-foot wide multi-purpose paved trail
• 6-foot wide natural surface parallel equestrian trail
• Picnic tables + benches
• Restrooms
• Shelters available for rent at Machias Trailhead
• Permits for public events and activities on the trail
• Serves as a conservation corridor protecting sensitive and important natural and cultural resources
• Provides a safe alternative transportation route
• Currently connects Snohomish, Lake Stevens, Arlington and points between  

Please note: The trail is designed for hiking, biking, skating, skateboarding/longboarding, and equestrian use only. No motorized vehicles are allowed.

Trailheads

• View the trailheads on the Snohomish County Centennial Trail Map
• Community Transit Centennial Trail Map
• Directions to trailheads
• Machias Trailhead
• North Trailhead/Nakashima Barn

Snohomish County

1. CT NORTH - Nakashima Barn—32328 SR 9, Arlington (Sanican)

2. BRYANT—SR9 & Stanwood-Bryant Rd (Sanican)

3. ARMAR RD—15333 67th Ave NE, Arlington (Sanican)

4. GETCHELL— 8318 Westlund Rd, Arlington (Sanican)

5. LAKE CASSIDY (Disabled Parking Only) 6216 105th Ave NE, Lake Stevens (Sanican)

6. RHODODENDRON—10911 54th PL NE, Lake Stevens (Sanican)

7. SR 92—3651 127TH Ave NE, Lake Stevens (Sanican)

8. 20th St—13205 20th St NE, Lake Stevens (Sanican)

9. Machias—1624 Virginia St, Snohomish (restroom)

10. Pilchuck—5801 S. Machias Rd, Snohomish (Sanican)

City of Arlington

A. Haller Park—1100 West Ave (restroom)

B. Legion Park—114 N. Olympic (restroom)

See the Trail in 360

• North Trailhead Creek crossing
• North Trailhead Entrance
• North Trailhead Nakashima Barn
• North Trailhead Parking

Resources

• Machias Picnic Shelter
• Park Rules & Policies
• Trails Page/E-bike info
• Bike safety information
• Biking and public transportation resources