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The Skykomish River Valley along U.S. 2 is filled with great parks and trails. For more information visit the Snohomish County Tourism website at www.snohomish.org.

615 Simons Road • Monroe, WA Located within walking distance of Monroe’s historic downtown core, Al Borlin Park offers riverside walking paths and numerous park amenities. The lush 90-acre park features a 1.2-mile network of soft-surface gravel trails that wind through its thickly-forested region. Nature abounds at Al Borlin Park, truly a Monroe community gem. AL BORLIN PARK

Skykomish River Park and Wiggly Field 413 Sky River Parkway Monroe, Washington With its baseball fields, soccer fields, playground and one-mile perimeter loop, 32-acre Sky River Park offers a plethora of opportunities for physical activity. Park features include river frontage, convenient parking, restrooms and covered picnic areas. Monroe’s off-leash dog park, Wiggly Field, is located in the southeast portion of the park, with 2.5 acres of dog-friendly landscape featuring agility equipment, shade trees and a small covered area.

Osprey Park 800 1st Street Sultan, Washington Truly an undiscovered treasure, Osprey Park’s 76-acres feature over 2 miles of flat, easy to navigate trails that explore the Sultan River. The trail system is wheelchair and baby-stroller accessible, offering interpretive signage and riverside views.

14503 Wallace Lake Road Gold Bar, Washington Wallace Falls State Park encompasses a total of 1,380 acres, including three lakes, 13 waterfalls, five cabins, three backcountry campsites, 12 miles of hiking trails, five miles of biking trails, two picnic shelters and a park store. The park features a series of lakes and wetland systems, along with two known rare plant species; the Gnome plant and pinefoot. A Discover Pass is required. WALLACE FALLS State Park

Heybrook Lookout Between mile markers 37 and 38 on U.S. 2. The trailhead and parking area are located on the north side of the highway near Index, Washington. Heybrook Lookout is a 1.3-mile moderate to steep hiking trail that features an 850- foot elevation gain. Once at the top, hikers are rewarded with the opportunity to climb the Heybrook Lookout Tower, which offers incredible, panoramic views of the surrounding Skykomish Valley.

Heybrook Ridge—NEW 50606 Index-Galena Road Index, Washington This 1.6-mile hiking trail features an elevation gain of 760 feet as it makes its way to the top of Heybrook Ridge. It is a moderately steep climb to the top, which offers stunning views of Bridal Veil Falls and Mount Index. This trail was developed by Snohomish County Parks, and will eventually offer a connection to the Heybrook Lookout trail.

Index Climbing Wall Index, Washington This 500-foot vertical cliff is a favorite among climbing enthusiasts. To get there, you’ll need to wind through the postagestamp size town of Index. From U.S. 2, travel northeast on the Index-Galena Road, and cross the bridge to head into Index. Turn left on Index Avenue and follow to Avenue A. The Index climbing wall is located about .5-miles to the west. A Discover Pass is required.

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