Washington Cross Country Skiing Trails and Maps

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Length
Surfaces
Type

Apple Capital Loop Trail

22 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Concrete

Cascade Trail

22.9 mi
State: WA
Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Cedar River Trail

17.4 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Gravel

Cowiche Canyon Trail

2.9 mi
State: WA
Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel

Fish Lake Trail

7.6 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Great American Rail-Trail

3743.9 mi
State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Green River Trail

19.6 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Green-to-Cedar Rivers Trail

3.75 mi
State: WA
Gravel

Issaquah-Preston Trail

5.1 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

245.6 mi
State: WA
Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Railroad Trail

3.5 mi
State: WA
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Snoqualmie Valley Trail

29.5 mi
State: WA
Gravel

Soos Creek Trail

6 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Yakima Greenway

22.9 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Yelm-Rainier-Tenino Trail

14 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Bill Chipman Palouse Trail

7.1 mi
State: ID, WA
Asphalt

Burnt Bridge Creek Trail

8.4 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Concrete

Coal Mines Trail

4.7 mi
State: WA
Gravel

Colfax Trail

3 mi
State: WA
Dirt
Accordion

Columbia Plateau Trail State Park

126 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Ferry County Rail Trail

25 mi
State: WA
Ballast, Crushed Stone

Golden Tiger Pathway

5.5 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Gravel

Greenbelt Trail (WA)

7 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Concrete

I-205 Multi-Use Path

18.5 mi
State: OR, WA
Asphalt

Keene Road Trail

6 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Klickitat Trail

31 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Lower Yakima Valley Pathway

14 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Preston-Snoqualmie Trail

6.5 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Whitehorse Regional Trail

26.6 mi
State: WA
Ballast, Gravel

Willapa Hills State Park Trail

56 mi
State: WA
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel

City of Snoqualmie Centennial Trail

0.5 mi
State: WA
Asphalt

Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail

17 mi
State: WA
Dirt, Gravel

Necklace Valley Trail

7.5 mi
State: WA
Dirt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Central Washington’s Apple Capital Loop Trail offers scenic views of snowcapped mountains, shrub-steppe hillsides, lush orchards, and calm waters as it links parks, beaches, and playgrounds along the...
WA 22 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview  The Cascade Trail runs for nearly 23 miles between Sedro-Woolley and Concrete and follows the Skagit River as it parallels State Route 20 into the Cascade foothills of northwest...
WA 22.9 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Note: Access to equestrians is restricted within Renton City limits. Overview The Cedar River Trail follows the old Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad corridor for 17.4 miles on...
WA 17.4 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The well-maintained Cowiche Canyon Trail crosses nine bridges over Cowiche Creek on a mostly flat pathway flanked by walls of Columbia River Basalt and other rock forms. The trail is managed by the...
WA 2.9 mi Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel
Leaving off in the north from the suburbs of Spokane, the Fish Lake Trail offers a great escape into serene, nature-rich green spaces in the more rural vicinity of Cheney. Although it stops short of...
WA 7.6 mi Asphalt
Note: This developing route is not yet fully contiguous – it is just over 50% complete. Please refer to the Trail Map for more information on the existing sections of trail, as well as the online...
DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY 3743.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Green River Trail currently stretches 21.1 miles through the industrial heart of the Green River Valley from the southern suburbs of Seattle to Kent, connecting to a number of neighborhoods and...
WA 19.6 mi Asphalt
The Green-to-Cedar Rivers Trail is an extension of the Cedar River Trail, which heads south from Witte Road where the two trails intersect. The Green-to-Cedar Rivers Trail passes through Lake...
WA 3.75 mi Gravel
Suburban sprawl gives way to deep forest and rural farm lots as this rail-trail follows an uphill grade from Issaquah to the outskirts of Preston. About the Route The western end of the...
WA 5.1 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
Closure Notice: As of April 2023, the trail is effectively closed between Texas Lake Road (east of Revere) and Rosalia due to the damage caused by the Babb Fire, construction, and gaps in the route...
WA 245.6 mi Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The Railroad Trail through east Bellingham runs for more than 3 miles between the city's Bloedel Donovan Park and Memorial Park, providing an off-road alternative to the cross-town route of Alabama...
WA 3.5 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail rolls from verdant dairy land in the north to a clear blue mountain lake in the south. Along the way, travelers are treated to numerous trestle crossings, historic towns,...
WA 29.5 mi Gravel
The Soos Creek Trail travels through heavily wooded forest on a north-south route spanning the eastern edge of the Seattle suburb of Kent. Following the path of its namesake creek, the trail begins...
WA 6 mi Asphalt
The beauty of the Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail (Centennial Trail) comes alive in stands of ponderosa pines and Douglas-firs, blooms of elderberry and sumac, exposed basalt in the deep...
WA 40 mi Asphalt
Central Washington's Yakima Greenway is a gem of a trail, connecting residents with the outdoors by providing access to the Yakima River, lakes, parks, nature trails, protected conservation areas and...
WA 22.9 mi Asphalt
Overview  The Yelm-Rainier-Tenino Trails runs for 14 miles between the rural towns of Tenino and Yelm. The paved trail travels through agricultural areas, forests, and wetlands, and it takes a...
WA 14 mi Asphalt
The Bill Chipman Palouse Trail stretches 7.1 miles through the rolling wheat fields of the Palouse region, offering a convenient, paved connection between Washington State University and the...
ID, WA 7.1 mi Asphalt
The scenic 8.4-mile Burnt Bridge Creek Trail meanders through Vancouver, Washington, along the creek from Stewart Glen on the shores of Vancouver Lake to Meadowbrook Marsh. About the Route Along...
WA 8.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Coal Mines Trail is built on an old railroad spur of the Northern Pacific Railway that once served several mines. Look for interpretive signs along the way that identify historical sites. The...
WA 4.7 mi Gravel
The Colfax Trail follows an abandoned rail corridor, which snakes along the river northwest of the town of Colfax. Along the way you'll likely see wildlife in the surrounding Palouse hills and the...
WA 3 mi Dirt
Accordion
The Columbia Plateau Trail State Park stretches 126 miles in two segments between Fish Lake near Cheney and Martin Road near Sprague, and between Ice Harbor Dam near the Tri-Cities and Snake River...
WA 126 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
The Ferry County Rail Trail runs between the communities of Republic and Danville at the Canadian border in northeast Washington. It follows the former corridor of the Great Northern Railway. The...
WA 25 mi Ballast, Crushed Stone
The Golden Tiger Pathway offers a 5.5-mile route in the community of Republic in northeast Washington. In addition to walking and biking, it's open to motorized ATV use. The Great Northern Railroad...
WA 5.5 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Greenbelt Trail is one of two trails connected by two bridges on two rivers in two states. The Greenbelt Trail runs up the Snake River between the cities of Clarkston and Asotin in Washington....
WA 7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The I-205 Multi-Use Path spans 18.5 miles through five cities and 15 neighborhoods along Interstate 205 and the TriMet MAX Green Line light rail service.  Although the trail parallels the busy...
OR, WA 18.5 mi Asphalt
The Keene Road Trail is a 12-foot-wide asphalt path occupying the old Union Pacific right-of-way adjacent to Keene Road. The trail runs between Bellerive Drive and S. Highlands Boulevard.
WA 6 mi Asphalt
Note: Brief gaps and technical areas require dismounts for bikers. The only way in or out of the canyon is at the trailheads, and solo travel is discouraged. To enjoy this extraordinary backcountry...
WA 31 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The Lower Yakima Valley Pathway offers trail users the opportunity to experience great wines (produced from grapes grown in the area's rich volcanic-ash soil), interesting shops, and local hospitality...
WA 14 mi Asphalt
The Preston-Snoqualmie Trail follows a graded route through steep, wooded terrain into the Cascade foothills. The 6.5-mile trail is enjoyable year-round, as the asphalt provides a good surface for...
WA 6.5 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: Between the Centennial Trail (western endpoint) and the Trafton trailhead and just east of 435th street in Darrington are closed as of September 11th, 2023 due to washouts. See...
WA 26.6 mi Ballast, Gravel
An adventure awaits those who tackle all, or part, of the 56-mile-long Willapa Hills State Park Trail in southwestern Washington. The former Northern Pacific Railway line rolls through remote farm and...
WA 56 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel
Snoqualimie's half-mile, paved trail runs parallel to railroad tracks and SR 202 through downtown. The scenic trail provides a nice break for a short walk or ride. The city's trail also meets...
WA 0.5 mi Asphalt
The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail is open to hikers and horseback riders. The trail can be difficult to navigate in places, since other trails link with it (some unmaintained). There are a few...
WA 17 mi Dirt, Gravel
From Mt. Baker-Snoqualamie National Forest: The first 1.5 miles of the trail follows an old railroad grade, then enters Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Once crossing the river at milepost 5.0, the trail...
WA 7.5 mi Dirt

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Recent Trail Reviews

I-205 Multi-Use Path

Quite and experience

July, 2025 by barbscondo

We stayed at Columbia River RV and rode from the RV Park to the first section of Marine Drive Trail - I saw that the I-205 joins directly there so we took it south. I saw that it went over the two bridges of the Columbia river so we gave that a try. Wow. It is a bike path in the middle of the bridge with northbound traffic whizzing by on one side and southbound on the other. The noise!! LOL The path is barricaded by a concrete wall on both sides and then a metal guard rail on top of that. So honestly felt safe enough. We did the first mile over the first bridge and then turned around. It was an experience to say the least. (We are both 79) Then we continued south on the trail for about 6 miles. I like this kind of trail - kind of urban-lots to look at. Some industrial/one section of beautiful older houses. We didn't get to any homeless but in the distance I could see a big tent setup. We have ridden lots of trails with homeless and never been bothered but I know it does bother some people. Sometimes we stop to talk with them and all have a sad story. I would definitely ride this again if in the area-we are from AZ just roaming in our small RV with ebikes on the back staying out of the AZ heat.

Sacagawea Heritage Trail

Not A Destination Trail

July, 2025 by dmurphy52

My wife and I rode the loop in counter-clockwise fashion. Quick take: if you're in the area for another reason, give it a whirl. If you're looking for a trail that might get placed in your personal Top Ten list, don't travel out of your way to get to this one.

There are some scenic spots along the way, at one point riding with the river on one side, and a long row of mansions on the other, and at another point adjacent to a wildlife refuge that was rich in bird species. Most of the trail, however, is best thought of as a commuter route: good utility, not so great scenery. My wife and I are experienced trail riders, generally good at finding our way on paths. If I hadn't downloaded the route to my phone, on several occasions we would have been flat out lost. Though parts of the trail are as excellently constructed, it remains a mystery to me as to why signage is virtually absent. Even something as simple as a decal on the road at junctions, a low cost option, was simply not there. We met other cyclists that were similarly befuddled by the lack of signage. We enjoyed the ride, but would have enjoyed it even more had we not had to stop multiple times to check our downloaded (from the TrailLink site) route map. A last note: the Sacagewea State Park Interpretive Center (trailhead) , and its accompanying monument designed by Maya Lin ( architect that designed the Vietnam Memorial in D.C.) is worth a visit. Note that it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail

Mirabeau Park to Freya

July, 2025 by bobdebhouse

We rode 8 miles from Mirabeau Park which is just east of Pines road to Freya. The trail is very nice however you lose it to streets in a few places which aren’t marked. East of Mirabeau you will find yourself dropped out onto Maringo Drive a quiet neighborhood street. In four blocks you’ll need to cross the very busy 4 lane traffic of Argonne Road, which has no marked crosswalk. Continue west on Maringo Drive which will drop you onto Upriver Drive. Again, there are no Centennial Trail signs to show you are following the correct route. Continue westbound until you arrive at Boulder Beach. From there you will find the actual trail with the signage resume.

Accordion

Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail

Military Cemetery to 9 Mile Falls Dam

July, 2025 by bobdebhouse

My husband and I love this route, however at the beginning of the route for at least a quarter of a mile, there are “cuts” across the road in the asphalt, which are very jarring and really annoying. Maybe they’re put there to channel the water off of the trail; I would’ve given the trail five stars had it not been for those The rest of the trail is an absolute dream. If you follow the trail a little bit farther past the dam, you will come to the Nine Mile Falls recreation area, which is perfect for a picnic lunch. Enjoy!

Whitehorse Regional Trail

Whitehorse Trail 6-24-2025

June, 2025 by jeff440z

Parked at the grocery store in Arlington and started there. I was on a fat tire ebike. trail work is lightly going on between the Arlington head and the first trestle north about 4 miles out. the first 2 or so miles was very loose gravel, glad I had 4" tires! Some branches and ruts due to the work in progress. After the first trestle it was real good to Darington. Trial is everything from single track gravel to paved, the last mile or so is bumpy into Darington but very passable the whole way. a tree over the trail about half way to Darington, step over if you are on foot, boost the bike over for me, real easy. One small bridge out by Darington is closed but I found it quite passable, its maybe 20 feet long with an eco block painted orange at each end. I'm certain that if you wanted to there are minor roads to get around it in the area. Awesome trail, sights abound! The OSO Memorial is really well done, lost a buddy in that one. Hardly used on a Tuesday afternoon, real pleasant for a solo, solitude ride. Took some pictures along the way here and there no major stops and it took me about 3.5 hours to round trip it. I was on an Aventon Adventure 2 and it took me 2 batteries to ride out and back. I was riding pretty conservatively in the 2 bottom steps of peddle assist and had 40% left on my return. (not gonna lie to ya, I used the throttle the last mile over the loose gravel! 60 miles was a good trip!)

Children of the Sun

This is so far a beautiful, we'll maintained trail, but there's some deep gravel and where it goes along a new highway being built there are a lot of construction trucks and no signage. Hopefully they'll put in more and bigger directional signs.

June, 2025 by gold_y10

This is so far a beautiful, we'll maintained trail, but there's some deep gravel and where it goes along a new highway being built there are a lot of construction trucks and no signage. Hopefully they'll put in more and bigger directional signs.

Olympic Discovery Trail

Jim on ODT

June, 2025 by jepepc

Agree with Hodge Podge as to the structure of the trail. Goes off old rail line on numerous occasions, has numerous road crossings and is very narrow is some areas. A large portion of all sections travels through private property with barking dogs and junk all over the place. Too bad trail could not have followed original rail line

Fish Lake Trail

trail needs repair

June, 2025 by roger27

Rode the trail on June 15, 2025. Several spots need to be patched along rough spots from tree roots. Most rough spots and cracks are well marked but without regular maintenance this trail will keep getting worse. Ir should go without saying but DO NOT stop in the middle of the trail. Step or ride to the edge to make room for traffic. During my ride a group of adults and children literally blocked the whole trail and were clueless to anyone else on the trail. Be RESPECTFUL of others. There are too many other well maintained trails in the area to consider this trail an option.

Beacon Avenue Bike Path

The Long and Winding Trail

June, 2025 by kaiginther2

A fun walk through an urban Beacon Hill neighborhood safely winding through the center of a wide median. Trees provide scattered shade and plenty of benches to tie that loose shoestring. No sign of any bikers, but passed a few friendly faces including a Mom with a stroller, grandmother and grandson, and an elderly walker listening to audible music on his phone. Plenty of street parking near Ferdinand street. We found a shady quiet spot to park. You can walk 30 minutes and use the restroom at the community center if needed.

Burnt Bridge Creek Trail

Well maintained

May, 2025 by evadtrash

This well maintained path from nowhere to nowhere seemed like a commuters pathway. It is not scenic and follows the high voltage power lines mostly. A couple of parks along the way and two LARGE homeless camps.

Sacagawea Heritage Trail

Great for bikes.

May, 2025 by dbierwi440

I rode all of the trail, counterclockwise. The surface in places is a bit rough, with sealed cracks. Overall, not bad at all. River crossings over the bridges are good, too. Flat course and wide enough for 2 or 3 across. 5/4/2025

ByPass Shelterbelt

nice smooth ride.

April, 2025 by mikelowery01

The path is all paved if when your traveling from north to south stay on trail to right. Some parts of the old trail are on left side and have been removed. That old trail tends to be a walking trail now. Many parts of this town have paved trails right beside roads with bike lanes. One place in town has bike path, then a sidewalk, then a marked area on road for bikes. So we’re abundant with biking here but hardly anyone uses them besides the river trails.

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