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 their 10,800-acre system.
Park Features
30 miles of completed trail (Snohomish to Skagit County Line)
Please note: The trail is designed for hiking, biking, and equestrian use only, no motorized vehicles.
Directions to Trailheads
Snohomish
Snohomish-Wenatchee exit off I-5 onto US2 in Everett. Travel east toward Snohomish for approximately eight miles. Take the 88th street southeast exit off US2 to Snohomish. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Pine Street. Follow Pine to the intersection of Pine and Maple Streets where the trail begins.
Pilchuck
5801 S Machias Road Snohomish, WA 98290 Continue on Maple Street in Snohomish from the trail’s beginning. As you leave the city limits, Maple Street becomes Machias Road. Pilchuck Trailhead is on the right approximately two miles.
Machias
1624 Virginia Street Snohomish, WA 98290 Continue on Machias Road past the Pilchuck Trailhead to a stop sign. Turn right and follow Machias Road to fire station. Turn left onto Division Street for two blocks. Turn left. Trailhead is on the right.
20th Street, Lake Stevens
13205 20th Street NE Lake Stevens, WA 98258 From SR9 north of Frontier Village, turn right onto highway 92. Turn right onto Machias Road and continue south for approximately 3.5 miles. Turn right onto 20th Street Northeast. Trailhead is on the right with parking for 100 cars.
Hwy 92 Overpass
36+51 127th Ave. NE Lake Stevens, WA 98258 From SR9 north of Frontier Village, turn right onto highway 92. Turn right onto 127th northeast. Trailhead is on the left.
Rhododendron
5401 107th Ave. NE Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Lake Cassidy Wetlands Park & Interpretive Center
6216 105th Ave. NE Lake Stevens, WA 98258 Disabled parking only From SR9 north of Frontier Village, turn right onto 60th Street Northeast; turn right onto 99th Avenue. northeast; turn left onto 54th St Northeast; turn left onto 105th Avenue Northeast. Follow signs to the park. A gated access road is available for local owners and disabled persons. To apply for disabled access, please complete and submit an application form (PDF) to the parks administration office or complete the online form.
Getchell Road
8318 Westlund Road Arlington, WA
Armar Road
1533 67th Ave NE Arlington, WA From SR9 north of Frontier Village, turn left onto 108th Street Northeast. Turn right onto 67th Ave Northeast. Continue north to just behind 152nd. Trailhead is on the right.
Nakashima Heritage Barn & Centennial Trail North
32528 SR9 Arlington, WA Follow SR9 north (or south) to address which is approximately six miles north of Arlington. Park entrance is on the west side of the highway.
