Tag Archives: Skagit Trail Builders

Showing up for Trails: Hiker Rally Day 2025

Our mentors at Washington Trails Association sure know how to throw a lobbying event! This was the first time for Jenny and JT to speak with legislators at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. As a small (but mighty!) trail design, building, and advocacy nonprofit, Skagit Trail Builders are incredibly grateful to WTA for organizingContinue reading “Showing up for Trails: Hiker Rally Day 2025”

Trail Update: Salmon Viewing from the Pump House Bridge

It’s Coho time and the Pump House Bridge is the perfect spot to view them as they make their way from Hansen Creek to Hill Creek, resting in the shallows near the bridge. Every two years Coho Salmon make the long journey from the Pacific Ocean, up the Skagit River, to nesting locations in theContinue reading “Trail Update: Salmon Viewing from the Pump House Bridge”

Trail Update: Rainy weather didn’t stop this crew!

These folks could have spent this rainy Saturday (Oct 26, 2024) snuggled up on the couch with hot cocoa and a movie, but instead, they spent it improving Hill Creek Trail! Thanks to HKP Architects, United General District 304, and our top-notch crew of community volunteers for spending the day with us. Here’s what theyContinue reading “Trail Update: Rainy weather didn’t stop this crew!”

Trail Update: Photos from our Oct 12 work party

Gorgeous weather and an amazing team of volunteers made for incredible day of trail building on Oct 12! Our next volunteer work party is Saturday, Oct 26, 2024. We will be continuing the work on Hill Creek Trail at Northern State Recreation Area in Sedro Woolley, WA. All ages, sizes and skill sets are welcome.Continue reading “Trail Update: Photos from our Oct 12 work party”

Trail Update: Our plan for the Sept 28 work party

At our last work party, we enjoyed putting some finishing touches on the Bonus Loop. While there is still more work to do there, we are going to switch gears and move to the other end of Hill Creek Trail near the Big Rock. Last year we created an impressive borrow pit harvesting native soilContinue reading “Trail Update: Our plan for the Sept 28 work party”

Trail Update: We Built a Wildflower Garden

We had a great day on Sept 14 with lots of fun chat and laughs while we worked on the Bonus Loop. One team worked on capping the trail with mineral soil. Another worked on removing briars that were encroaching the path. A third team focused on clearing blackberries and creating a welcoming entrance toContinue reading “Trail Update: We Built a Wildflower Garden”