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Centennial Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington, Washington · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Centennial Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedScenic

What runners say about Centennial Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (42 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Very scenic, generally well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful scenery, GOZILLIONS of blackberry, salmonberry, and thimbleberry bushes line miles and miles of the trail so of course I had to stop to eat more than once!”

One of the nicest trails that snohomish county and the city's along it have worked together along with Burlington northern santa fe railroad to connect each other, a very scenic trail system on the old railroad lines that ran throughout snohomish county.

★★★★★ — Tyler , Jun 2022

The Snohomish County Trail connecting from Northside Skagit to Southside Lynnwood is a 30-mile stretch of fun and excitement like walking, adventure hiking, jogging, running and biking. In between cities you can sit back and relax to any alongside picnic tables and enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery.

★★★★★ — Captain , Jan 2021

This point in the trail has a gorgeous view of the river and also an amzing walk into the more wooded part alomf the river. Over all both centennial and white horse trail are both beautiful trails to hike walk ride a bike or even just sit and enjoy the greenery

★★★★★ — Sammy , Jan 2017

Paved even grade trail, great for biking or running. Very few road crossings, so is ok to ride with kids

★★★★☆ — Nazim , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 42 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Beautiful scenery, GOZILLIONS of blackberry, salmonberry, and thimbleberry bushes line miles and miles of the trail so of course I had to stop to eat more than once!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Paved even grade trail, great for biking or running.”

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Plan your run at Centennial Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Phone+1 425-388-6600

Where to find Centennial Trail

Whitehorse Trail, Arlington, WA 98223

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Running trails near Arlington

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Nature preserve featuring a trail that leads to a beach on the river.

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Terrace Park

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Relaxed kid-friendly park featuring playgrounds, picnic sites and a terraced area for outdoor events.

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Legion Memorial Park

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ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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Centennial Trailhead At Bryant

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Portage Creek Wildlife Reserve

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.