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Centennial Trail

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Urban Walk - Centennial Trail: Lake Stevens to Snohomish

All-day walk on paved Centennial Trail from Snohomish to Lake Stevens and back, with lunch break by the lake. ~17 3/4 miles, ~350 feet elevation gain, avg 2.5 mph. The route itself is not technically challenging - just a long walk at a moderate pace, with an enjoyable lunch and rest by the lake.

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Brad Peacock
Brad Peacock
Primary Leader
  • Very Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 17.7 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 350 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 249 ft
  • Pace: avg 2.5 mph
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • 2 (2 capacity)
  • Sun, Jul 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM
  • Sun, Sep 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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This walk covers the first ~8 miles of the Centennial Trail from 1st Street in Snohomish to 20th Street NE, with an additional 3/4 mile to North Cove Park (Lake Stevens). The route is paved the entire route. I completed it in mid-July, and thoroughly enjoyed the route as well as the break at the lake.

We will follow an out-and-back for 17 3/4 miles total distance with ~350 ft elevation gain. The trail is mostly flat all the way to 20th Street NE, with no part that is steep. We will turn left on 20th to make our way to Lake Stevens,  during which we will walk up a couple of small hills. At North Cove Park by Lake Stevens, we will rest, have lunch, use the bathroom if necessary, refill water bottle/pack, then head back the way we came. We will look to do an avg 2.5 mph pace, albeit slightly slower on the couple of uphill portions. In light of low elevation gain and low technicality, the trip has a Difficulty rating of Very Strenuous and Leader rating of Challenging because of activity guidelines regarding distance and pace.

While I am not requiring Leader Permission for this walk, please ensure you have sufficient conditioning for an all-day outing at a moderate pace. I may reach out to folks if I am unsure, just to ascertain your plan. and maximize chance of success for this trip.

For a complete description of urban walking with The Mountaineers, please consult the Day Hiking/Backpacking Standards.

Click here for Gaia route. (elevation gain not correct...~350 feet)

Click here for Snohomish County Trail Map.

Full details will be soon after registration closes on Sept 22. In the interim, please contact the leader with any questions at BMPeacock@aol.com.

Meet at 7:50 am at starting point by 1st Street in Snohomish, midway between Maple and Willow. There is parking on Maple and other nearby streets. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start walking at 8:00 am. There are portable toilets near the starting point as well as at Lake Stevens.

Starting Coordinates: 47.90991, -122.09054

Directions: I-405 -  take Exit 23 onto State Route 522 and drive east for 2.4 miles, exiting onto Highway 9 toward Snohomish. Continue for 9.5 miles to the Snohomish exit and turn right onto 1st Street. Park anywhere after intersection with Maple.

Route/Place

Centennial Trail

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Day pack with the following essentials:

  • Enough hydration/water for an all-day walk. Note: there is a water fountain and bathroom sinks at Lake Stevens
  • Extra food and lunch
  • Extra clothes...some way wish to change into dry shirt if hot
  • Sun protection...don't forget! ~8 hours outside
  • First aid kit
  • Headlamp required
  • Mobile phone with full-charged battery
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