Centennial Trail Bike Ride - Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Four CAI-PNW members met at the new official Centennial Trailhead (2nd & Lincoln) in Snohomish.  It’s a bit south of the original beginning of the trail if you have ridden or walked it in the past.  The target destination was 11+ miles north to Lake Cassidy, north of Lake Stevens area and 60th St NE.  The trail is relatively flat but had a very slight incline to our destination and just enough so that the decline made a quick trip back.  Fortunately, the trail traffic was light.  It was a beautiful sunny summer day, warm but not hot.  So, all the elements of a perfect fun light ride.  

Our 4 riders were Toni Williams, Clarence Elstad, Kendra Wanzenried, and leader Sylvia Shiroyama.  Everyone remembered their essential helmets, reviewed safe group riding practices and headed north.

Toni and Clarence, having some mechanical problems with a bike, went back a bit early for a cold beer while Kendra and Sylvia reached the lake, enjoyed a peaceful lunch at Lake Cassidy and saw the donkeys on the way back.  At the lake, they met a nice group of 4 senior women heading south to the Trailhead from the north end of the trail at the Red Barn just to have lunch in Snohomish and return for a round trip ride of 60 miles.

If you couldn’t make it and would like to enjoy a simple and safe ride, check out the Centennial Trail on your own.  It has many options for entry points, beautiful rural views along the way, and beer and great food options in Snohomish.  It’s a good place to give your bike and equipment a shake out ride and inspire you to get that bike out of the garage and back to enjoying a beautiful day outside.

Submitted by Sylvia Shiroyama