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Centennial Trailhead At Lake Stevens

4.5 ★★★★★ 177 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Stevens, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Centennial Trailhead At Lake Stevens' 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.

MixedFlat & fastHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Hiking area with a paved trail, some kid-friendly options, and multiple trailheads.

What runners say about Centennial Trailhead At Lake Stevens

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (177 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The trail is exceptionally well maintained in this area.”

I LOVE riding this trail!!! Even when it's 78 degrees out!! Lots of stops along the way! Trying to make the round trip journey from Stanwood to Snohomish!!!

★★★★★ — Lindsay , Jun 2021

Plenty of parking and has a portapody but no other facilities. Parking lot is gravel and can at times have sizeable potholes so go slowly. Nice quite neighborhood. Going south on the trail from here is a very gentle downhill grade till just before Snohomish.

★★★★☆ — Reno , Aug 2017

I use the trail to help dog owners train their canine's. There's lots of fun distractions bicyclists, children, strollers, runners, walkers, horses all kinds of fun things. You should come and try it out!

★★★★★ — Vonna , Apr 2019

I've seen only pieces of this very long trail. It seems to be pretty cool. Paved. Kid friendly. Bikes,long boards...much fun! Lots of stuff all around the trail to see and explore

★★★★★ — Justin , Jan 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 177 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 18 mentions

“Good starting point for Lake stevens local residents on Centennial trail (parking lot #8) in either directions, ample parking space with honey bucket, just 0.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“This trailhead is relatively easy to get to and has a large parking lot and a porta potty.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“The path is paved and flat, so the trail itself is quite busy.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“My favorite biking spot in the area - you can pick the direction for mostly flat or lots of hills.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“It's gravel so it can get dusty, if there's a lot of traffic in and out of the lot.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“My favorite biking spot in the area - you can pick the direction for mostly flat or lots of hills.”

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Plan your run at Centennial Trailhead At Lake Stevens

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Centennial Trailhead At Lake Stevens

20th St NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

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Running trails near Lake Stevens

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

Lake Stevens Community Park

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North Cove Park

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Beach with a playground that’s frequented by families.

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Centennial Trailhead at Hwy 92 Overpass

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Sunset Beach Park

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Park with a grassy picnic area, dock, and boat launch on Lake Stevens.

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Lundeen Park

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Lakeside park providing a playground, picnic facilities, basketball court, and kayak rentals.

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Centennial Trail Rhododendron Trailhead

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Nearby towns

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.