We are building a system of bridges and trails called the Northern State Trail System, connecting Northern State Recreation Area (NSRA), a Skagit County Park located in Sedro Woolley, Washington, to neighboring properties managed by the City of Sedro Woolley, and the Port of Skagit.
Proposed Trails 2025-2027
On September 27, 2025 we begin work on properties managed by the Port of Skagit and City of Sedro-Woolley to improve trail connections and grow the size of the Northern State Trail System.
An important note! The map of proposed trails (below) includes areas not open to the public. Please do not trespass by attempting to explore these potential routes.
Developing Northern State Trail System
In 2025:
Our work on the Song Sparrow Bridge Connector Trail, Elk Trail, the Pump House Trail, and Hill Creek Trail was completed on June 28, 2025.
This summer our senior leadership will be finishing up a few small projects including installation of the wind phone.
On September 13, 2025 we will host our final volunteer work party on Skagit County Parks and Recreation property then celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at Song Sparrow Bridge on September 19, 2025.
In 2024:
- Built 2.5 miles of Pumphouse Trail, including North Knoll, and the West Meadow Loop.
- Began work on Song Sparrow Bridge, a foot bridge that connects Hill Creek Trail with the Pump House Trail at the north end of the park.
In 2023:
- Completed 1.7 miles of Pumphouse Trail, including a trail to the top of the North Knoll.
- Improved 1.0 miles of trail tread; rework and area capping on the Hill Creek Trail.
In 2021 & 2022 (after taking time off due to COVID-19 pandemic):
- Completed the the Hill Creek Trail and built the Pumphouse Bridge
- Removed invasive ivy at the west end of Thompson Pond.
Our work in 2019:
- Completed the Dovetail Bridge. It connects the Port of Skagit SWIFT Campus Center to Northern State Recreation Area.
- Built the Brickyard Creek Trail. It connects the SWIFT Campus to the future site of Olmstead Park at Thompson Pond.
Skagit Trail Builders is a program of United General District 304.
The trails at Northern State Recreation Area are the result of our partnership with Skagit County Parks and Recreation, the Port of Skagit, the City of Sedro-Woolley, and our incredible community of volunteers!
Skagit Trail Builders 
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