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About Rail-Trails Washington & Oregon
Product Description Explore 42 multiuse pathways covering 989 miles with this official rail-trail guide for Washington and Oregon This region boasts some of the most rural and unique rail-trails in America, such as the 253-mile John Wayne Pioneer Trail with its remote canyons, mountain vistas, and railroad relics. The Foothills Trail, a 30-mile pathway, offers many types of terrain and small-town charms―all with the 14,410-foot Mount Rainier as its backdrop. The development of the railroads led to the creation of prominent western cities, and now, many rail-trails, such as Portland’s 21.5-mile Springwater Corridor, serve as connectors for neighborhoods, parks, businesses, and much more. Experience the diverse landscapes―from town to mountain, desert to waterway, forest stream to ocean―and the many historical landmarks and cultural attractions along Washington’s and Oregon’s rail-trails. In this book, you’ll find: Detailed maps for every rail-trail, plus driving directions to trailheads Icons indicating the activities each trail can accommodate Succinct descriptions written by rail-trail experts “You can now throw away all your self-help books on fighting depression, losing weight, toning muscles, finding something to do with your kids, and learning American history. Just use this guide, find a great trail―and enjoy!” ―Peter Harnik, Director, Center for City Park Excellence, Trust for Public Land About the Author Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to converting former railroad corridors to public, multiuse recreational trails that offer easy access to runners, hikers, bicyclists, skaters, wheelchair users, and equestrians. It serves as the national voice for more than 160,000 members and supporters, more than 23,000 miles of open rail-trails across the country, and more than 8,000 miles of potential trails waiting to be built―with a goal of ensuring a better future for America made possible by trails and the connections they inspire. To find out more about Rail-Trails, check out the Conservancy's official website at railstotrails.org. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Interurban Trail (North) Counties King, SnohomishEndpoints N. 110th St. and Fremont Ave. N (Seattle) to 41st St. and Broadway just west of I-5 (Everett)Mileage 24Roughness Index 1Surface AsphaltUses Cycling, inline skating, wheelchair access, horseback riding, walking The Interurban Trail between Seattle and Everett stitches together a dense residential and commercial patchwork that the original electric railway helped to grow in the early part of the 20th century. The 24-mile trail also goes through the communities of Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, and Lynnwood. It skirts two regional malls (Alderwood and Everett), a casino, and an abandoned drive-in theater, among other businesses. The corridor for the Seattle-Everett Traction Company was considered remote when it launched service in 1910. As growth mushroomed after World War I, commuter and mercantile traffic switched to cars and trucks on new roads, and the railway (then owned by Puget Sound Power & Light Company) folded in 1939. Snohomish County, Lynnwood, and Everett pooled their resources to create the first 11.8 miles of trail in the mid-1990s. More trail gaps are closed every few years. The rail-trail is a 10- to 12-foot-wide paved path that travels through park or greenbelt settings. Several long sections roll adjacent to noisy I-5, which took the place of the railway corridor. Anyone traveling the entire distance, however, will stumble across a dozen gaps where the marked Interurban Trail detours onto bike lanes, wide shoulders, low-traffic streets, and sidewalks. Starting in northwest Seattle, you’ll pass several examples of trailside art, including some depicting a volcano erupting, an elk sprouting horns, and other scenes in a series of sequential signs. The trail section ends at a two-way cycle track on Linden Avenue with auto
