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Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
47.9328, -122.2607 Map & Directions
Length
2.0 miles of trails
Elevation Gain
0 feet
Highest Point
0 feet
The boardwalk on Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary. Photo by Greenhorn. Full-size image
  • Good for kids
  • Lakes
  • Wildlife

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Just adjacent to the Boeing campus in Everett, Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary is a great place for a short nature walk in town or a leg-stretcher after work. In fact, you may completely forget you're near an busy part of town when you're in the heart of the sanctuary. Continue reading

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Hiking Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary

Just adjacent to the Boeing campus in Everett, Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary is a great place for a short nature walk in town or a leg-stretcher after work. In fact, you may completely forget you're near an busy part of town when you're in the heart of the sanctuary.

The small trail network here is made up of trails with a variety of surfaces, including gravel, dirt and boardwalks. The Boardwalk Trail goes right through the sanctuary, allowing intimate views of birds and their habitat, but keep in mind that the boardwalk itself can get very slick in rain or freezing temperatures.

Interpretive signs along the trail tell about the wetlands and wildlife. Look for nests and other habitat; there are even trees downed by beavers in evidence if you look closely. When you need a break, look for one of the several benches that dot the sanctuary.

Toilet Information

  • Toilet at trailhead

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Wheelchair Accessibility

The boardwalk loop trail around the middle of the sanctuary is wheelchair-friendly but there is a set of 5-7 steps connecting the loop trail to the perimeter trail.
Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 47.9328, -122.2607 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary is found at: 6900 Seaway Boulevard in Everett. If you're coming from downtown Everett, from Broadway heading south, turn right onto Pacific Avenue and continue for a half mile. Turn left onto Rucker Avenue and proceed south for 0.9 miles, then turn right onto 41st St.

41st Street turns into Friday Ave, and then into East Mukilteo Boulevard. After a little more than 2 miles, Turn left onto Glenwood Avenue and then turn right onto Merrill Creek Parkway. Drive 1.4 miles, then turn left onto Seaway Boulevard. Continue for half a mile, and find the Sanctuary on the left.

Coming from the south, head towards the Boeing facility on Hwy 526 (the Boeing Freeway). Exit on Seaway Blvd, and head north approx. 1/2 mile. There is a Narbeck sign on the right, across from the more prominent Fluke company entrance.

Toilet and trail map at the parking lot.

take transit

This trailhead is accessible by bus! Plan your visit by bus using TOTAGO, or consult the schedule for Everett Transit route number 3.

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Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

City of Snohomish

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