Susie's Trail

Tucked in a forest of pines and deciduous giants next to the bustle of Highway 2, Susie’s Trail offers a reprieve whether you are stuck in traffic or just need to stretch the legs on a rainy day.  The compact gravel path leaves First Street, crosses over a sturdy bridge and loosely follows the upstream flow of the Sultan River.

As you wander alongside the river and through the woods, glance up at birch overtaken with English Ivy, moo at local cows munching on the other side of a farmer’s fence and admire a stand of patinated cedar. You may also be able to note the handiwork of a child’s rainy day fort and gather some colorful salmonberries on your walk.

At 0.5 miles, the trail turns towards the river zigzags over an old road bridge spanning a small stream and shortly comes a T at the river. A 0.1-mile spur to the left on softer gravel is an option if you are looking for a bit of solitude or possibly a fishing hole. Continuing right, however, you will soon connect with the Osprey Park trail system at 0.9 miles where you can either retrace your steps or extend your hike with a loop through the park’s 2 miles of intersecting trails.

Please note that it is common for the trail to be flooded if the river level is high. 

WTA Pro Tip: Take time to visit the Veterans Memorial and towering Chief T’seul-ted statue with a quick walk over the confluence of the Sultan and Skykomish Rivers on a pedestrian bridge from River Park.  The Good Brewing Company is also a 6-minute walk from the trailhead.