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 2025-2026
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.
Developing the Northern State Trail System 2018-2025
Northern State Recreation Area Trails 2018-2025
In 2026:
We built Winfield Trail and Quarry Trail on property managed by the Port of Skagit. Both trails connect with Olmsted Park.
In March 2026, we will spend 4 volunteer work parties building a loop trail around Thompson Pond at Olmsted Park.
In May 2026, we will begin work on Norlum Trail, connecting the Hansen Creek corridor with Winfield, Brickyard Creek, and Quarry Trails.
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.
Over the summer our senior leadership finished up a few small projects including installation of the wind phone.
On September 13, 2025 we will hosted our final volunteer work party on Skagit County Parks and Recreation property then celebrated 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 Olmsted 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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