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Please note: trail is designed for hiking, biking, and equestrian use only, no motorized vehicles.
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Current Status
Updated 7/06/2020
Construction has been completed and the trail is open to the public from Trafton to just west of 435th Ave NE and from 435th Ave NE to Darrington. Snohomish County is working to acquire grants to repair the closure west of Trafton as well as working on a trail re-route around the washout at 435th Ave NE.
Please visit the Project Page for details.
Description
Spanning over 27 miles between the City of Arlington and the Town of Darrington, the Whitehorse Regional Trail follows the path of the former BNSF railroad through the North Stillaguamish River Valley. The trail meanders through the valley from its junction with the Centennial Regional Trail in Arlington, frequently paralleling SR 530 and the North Fork Stillaguamish River. The back county corridor, rewards visitors with picturesque, landscape views of forests, farmland, streams and rivers, and mountain vistas.
There are currently two closures on the Whitehorse trail. The first is between the Centennial Trail connection and the Trafton Trailhead. The second is just west of 435th Ave NE near Darrington. These closures are due to landslides and river washouts. The remainder of the trail is open to the public and much of the trail has recently been resurfaced with compacted gravel.
Trailhead Directions
Trafton (click for street view)
Take exit 208 off of I-5 and drive east on Highway 530 to Arlington. From Arlington, continue east on 530 for 4 miles and turn left on 115th Ave NE. About 1/2 mile down 115th look for the red barn and blue silo. A small parking lot is on the left. Be respectful of farm buildings, equipment, and residence, which are off limits.
Forston Mill (click for street view)
Take exit 208 off of I-5 and drive east on Highway 530 to Arlington. From Arlington, continue east on 530 for 21 miles. When you see the overhead power lines, be prepared to turn left onto Fortson Mill Road. Parking is on the left approximately 100 yards down the road.
Darington (click for street view)
Take exit 208 off of I-5 and drive east on Highway 530 to Arlington. From Arlington, continue east on 530 for approximately 27miles. Turn left onto Railroad Ave and go 1/3 mile to Price Street. Parking (for about 6-8 cars) is on the immediate left.