Author Archives: Skagit Trail Builders

Trail Update: Beams for the North Bridge have been delivered

If you’ve walked past the Elk Trail in the last few days, you may have noticed two gigantic steel beams resting in the grass. Those are the supports for the new bridge we are building this spring. The bridge will span Hill Creek and connect the Pump House Trail with Hill Creek Trail. The designContinue reading “Trail Update: Beams for the North Bridge have been delivered”

Trail Update: Sign Up for Saturday, February 10, Download the Park Map, and Celebrate a Fun Run!

Slip on your rain gear, rubber boots and join us Saturday, February 10, 2024 as we continue the work on Hill Creek Trail! The plan is to work on drainage, root removal, and establishing the route into the Big Meadow. Let us know you’re coming by signing up through the website. Skagit County Parks andContinue reading “Trail Update: Sign Up for Saturday, February 10, Download the Park Map, and Celebrate a Fun Run!”

Trail Update: Swimming in an Atmospheric River…

An atmospheric river released it’s bounty on our work party volunteers on Saturday, January 27, resulting in muddy conditions and a lot of laughter. Many thanks to these troopers who maintained their good humor through the steady rain and standing puddles. We achieved our goal of extending the trail out of the forest into theContinue reading “Trail Update: Swimming in an Atmospheric River…”

Video: Historic Farm on Hill Creek Trail Visible from the Air

We took the drone camera out last week to capture aerial footage of the Big Meadow on Hill Creek Trail. The new trail will route back through the meadow to create a loop. The roof of an old barn is visible to hikers passing by the Big Meadow. What we saw from the air areContinue reading “Video: Historic Farm on Hill Creek Trail Visible from the Air”

A year of building trail at Northern State Recreation Area: Review of 2023

Our volunteer crew accomplished a lot in 2023! Here’s a quick list of our progress in numbers: Our goals for 2024 include completing the Hill Creek Trail loop and linking the Pump House and Hill Creek trails with a bridge. (Take a look at our current project map for details.) A supportive community and wonderfulContinue reading “A year of building trail at Northern State Recreation Area: Review of 2023”