Second phase of Centennial Trail to start soon
Published on Wed, Oct 7, 2009Read More Communities
Snohomish County will soon begin work on the long-anticipated second phase of the Centennial Trail, stretching from Arlington to the Snohomish/Skagit County line.
This section of the Centennial Trail, a paved multipurpose recreational trail that will serve walkers, bicycles, equestrians and others, will stretch eight miles along an abandoned railroad right-of-way starting at Burke Street in Arlington and ending at a trailhead located on the Snohomish/Skagit County line.
The trail crosses the old railroad trestle over the Stillaguamish River, elevated above the valley and featuring outstanding sunsets and rich vistas. The trail continues to historic Bryant where a trailhead will be located. There it crosses to the west side of Highway 9, passing through a wooded area until it reaches Pilchuck Creek, where the crossing will feature a newly constructed steel bridge. The trail then parallels Tributary 80 and passes through the Pilchuck Tree Farm, where it finally arrives at the northernmost trailhead.
The work is expected to cost about $4.8 million and take approximately a year to complete. $1.75 million of the cost is funded by a grant from the state's Recreation and Conservation Office.
"I want to thank everyone who has participated in this county effort to construct this trail, including the Snohomish-Arlington Trail Coalition for its advocacy, volunteerism and contributions," said County Executive Aaron Reardon.
The Trail Coalition has been active since the 1980s when the group supported the county's efforts to acquire the abandoned railroad right-of-way.
This section of the Centennial Trail, a paved multipurpose recreational trail that will serve walkers, bicycles, equestrians and others, will stretch eight miles along an abandoned railroad right-of-way starting at Burke Street in Arlington and ending at a trailhead located on the Snohomish/Skagit County line.
The trail crosses the old railroad trestle over the Stillaguamish River, elevated above the valley and featuring outstanding sunsets and rich vistas. The trail continues to historic Bryant where a trailhead will be located. There it crosses to the west side of Highway 9, passing through a wooded area until it reaches Pilchuck Creek, where the crossing will feature a newly constructed steel bridge. The trail then parallels Tributary 80 and passes through the Pilchuck Tree Farm, where it finally arrives at the northernmost trailhead.
The work is expected to cost about $4.8 million and take approximately a year to complete. $1.75 million of the cost is funded by a grant from the state's Recreation and Conservation Office.
"I want to thank everyone who has participated in this county effort to construct this trail, including the Snohomish-Arlington Trail Coalition for its advocacy, volunteerism and contributions," said County Executive Aaron Reardon.
The Trail Coalition has been active since the 1980s when the group supported the county's efforts to acquire the abandoned railroad right-of-way.
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