North End Hikes and Walks with Dogs: Saturday Morning Walk/Hike – Lowell Riverfront Trail

Welcome to spring season. Rain happens, but i try not to let it stop us. High winds or torrential rain, however, will cause me to cancel completely or change what we do. Please check in the morning of the event to see what is happening. Arm yourself for seasonal weather swings. Please keep your RSVP up to date – even if you are on the waiting list.

Lowell Riverfront Park Trail — Washington Trails Association (wta.org)

The Lowell Riverfront Trail in Everett is a 1.6-mile pedestrian trail in a park on the banks of the Snohomish River. Stretching north from Lowell River Road near Rotary Park, the ten foot wide, paved path guides walkers through an area revered for its historical significance, natural beauty and central location.
In addition to the pedestrian trail, there is also a one-mile loop trail in Rotary Park. Look in cottonwood trees for Bullock’s Orioles, listen for owls, and be sure to examine the river closely for cormorants.
Birding is a popular activity here, as many species can be seen on any given day. Look for migrating tiny ruby-crowned Kinglet, or the more majestic raptors: Bald Eagles and Red-tailed Hawks call the riverfront home, as do Sharp-shinned, and Cooper’s Hawks. In winter, you may also see Fox Sparrows, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and Hermit Thrushes.

Sea life abounds here, too. You may be lucky enough to spot a Stellar’s Sea Lion or a playful otter in the water while you walk along this charming riverside trail.

They have built an offleash park along this trail. i am not sure if it is open to the public yet, though (last time i was there it was closed to allow the grass to establish).

Distance: 3 miles RT
Elev. Gain : none
Path Type: mostly paved, some gravel
Parking: large parking lot
Permits/Passes: none
Dogs: allowed on leash, poop must be scooped.
Humans: vaccinated against covid or mask must be worn.

DIRECTIONS: From I-5, take exit 192 and head east on 41st St. Take your first right onto 3rd Ave and continue about 1.5 miles. Take a left onto Lenora St and you will see the a Lowell Riverfront parking area on your left in a quarter mile.