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Trails and Roads

Trails and Roads - Washington

Alaskan Way Trail (Seattle, WA)

Length: 3 miles

The Alaskan Way Trail runs along Seattle's waterfront from Myrtle Edwards Park at Pier 70 to Safeco Field and points south. The surface is fairly good, but there are numerous obstacles (intersections, train tracks, tourists, etc.) that require good stopping skills. This trail is flat and very scenic.

Alki Beach (West Seattle, WA)

Length: 3.5 miles

The Alki trail is flat and smooth with great food, incredible scenery, and beautiful sunsets. Be cautious of trail traffic right around the main beach area during the summer.

Alki Beach on the Enjoy Seattle website

Apple Capital Loop Trail (Wenatchee, WA)

Length: 13 miles

This trail is excellent for bikers and skaters. It's a beautiful trail and
especially nice because it's a loop. You can start wherever you want and
end up never having to see the same thing twice!

Apple Capital Loop Trail

Bill Chipman Trail (Moscow, ID to Pullman, WA)

Length: 7 miles

This trail runs between Pullman, Wa and Moscow, Id.

Burke-Gilman Trail/Sammamish River Trail (Redmond, WA to Ballard)

Length: 27 miles

The Burke-Gilman/Sammamish River Trail is a series of linked trails which start at Marymoor Park in Redmond and run around the north end of Lake Washington, past the UW, to 11th Avenue NW in Ballard. Two major skating events are held on the Burke annually -- the Solstice Skate in June, and the Seattle Skate for MS (formerly the Seattle Super Skate) in August. The Burke has varied terrain, from extremely smooth to a little rough. There are a few small hills and street crossings which may prove a little challenging for beginners, but over all, the trail system has a lot to offer skaters of all skill levels.

King County's website for the Burke Gilman Trail

Friends of the Burke Gilman Trail

Cedar River Trail (Renton, WA)

Length: 16 miles

The Cedar River Trail has been extended to 11 miles and has a fantastic new surface. The only challenging part is a tight spiraling hill which turns into a tunnel.

King County's Cedar River Trail

Centennial Trail (Snohomish, WA to Lake Stevens)

Length: 17 miles

The Centennial Trail is nicely paved and mostly flat which makes it a great place for skaters of all skill levels.

Snohomish County's Centennial Trail Website

Chief Sealth Trail (Seattle, WA - Beacon Hill)

Length: 3.6 miles

This trail is brand new and runs through the Beacon Hill area.

Seattle DOT Chief Sealth Trail Website

Chehalis Western Trail (Chehalis, WA)

Length: 15 miles

This is another Rails to Trails project. According to skatenw members, the most skatable part is south from the 14th ave access point for about 8 miles. There is a map on the website listed below.

Thurston County Chehalis Western Trail website

Spokane River/North Idaho Centennial Trail (Spokane, WA to Coeur d' Alene, ID)

Length: 37 miles in WA and 23 miles in Id

The Spokane River Centennial Trail runs from Nine Mile Falls along the Spokane River all the way to the Idaho state line. Pavement quality is good, with some frost heaves and patches in several places. There are a few hills which require good stopping skills to avoid the other users. Use caution on the pedestrian overpass at mile 21 near Gonzaga. At mile 15 the trail is a narrow and follows a rough road section. From there to the border it gets scenic, and has several wooded sections. At the Washington border, the trail continues into Idaho for 23 more miles into Coeur d'Alene. Please see the North Idaho Centennial Trail entry below.

Spokane Centennial Trail website

North Idaho Centennial Trail website

Foothills Trail (Orting, WA)

Length: currently 7 miles + 1.8 miles

The Foothills Trail currently has 8.8 paved miles available for use beginning at Orting City Park. There are plans to extend the trail up to 26 miles which will run from McMillan through Orting and South Prairie to Wilkeson and Carbonado. Don't miss the incredible views of Mt. Rainier.

Pierce County's Foothills Trail website

Green Lake (Seattle, WA)

Length: 2.8 miles

Greenlake is surrounded by a beautifully paved trail which, on nice days, is packed with people enjoying the view, the food, and the fresh air. It is a great place for beginner and social skaters, but not so great for those interested in skating faster than 15 mph due to the heavy foot traffic. Greenlake is also the home of the Seattle chapter of the National Skate Patrol. The red-shirted patrollers can often be spotted on the weekends during the summer giving mini skate clinics, patching up scraped knees, and promoting trail etiquette. Be sure to stop and say hi.

Enjoy Seattle's Greenlake website

Green River Trail (Tukwila, WA to Kent, WA)

Length: 12 miles

The Green River Trail follows the Green River. It starts in Fort Dent Park in Tukwila and winds its way south to just east of Hwy 167 in Kent. At the bridge there is a path that connects to the Interurban Trail. King County has stated plans to connect the Green River Trail all the way up to Alki.

King County's Green River Trail website
Access at Ft Dent Park

I-90 Trail (Seattle, WA to Bellevue, WA)

Length: 6 miles

The I-90 trail runs from Bellevue Way on the east side, across Mercer Island, to Rainier Avenue South on the west side. The surface is asphalt in places, and otherwise textured concrete, but has several large expansion joints. There are usually a lot of cyclists and runners, so be aware. Strong braking and maneuvering skills are required for this trail. One of the more popular starting points is at the Metro Park & Ride Lot on Mercer Island. From either way on I-90, take the second Mercer Island exit. The Park & Ride is on the north side of the exit intersection.

Interurban Trail (Everett to Montlake Terrace, WA)

Length: 15.4 miles

This trail winds its way from South Everett to NW Mountlake Terrace, ending 1-1/2 miles North of the King County border. There are a lot of street crossings and areas where sidewalks/roadside bike paths are used as well as a few continuous sections without any crossings that are each about 3 miles long. The overpass across I-5, just North of the Alderwood Mall, doesn’t have much of a path and is a bit challenging.

Snohomish County's Interurban Trail website

Interurban Trail (Pacific, WA to Tukwila, WA)

Length: 14 miles

The Interurban Trail intertwines with the Green River Trail and, when completed, the two systems will cover 46 miles. The King County website lists access points.

King County's Interurban Trail website

Clarkston/Lewiston Levee Trail (Clarkston, WA to Lewiston, ID)

Length: about 18 miles

The Lewiston/Clarkston levee trail runs for about 6 miles on the Washington side of the Snake River from Clarkston to Asotin and continues on the Idaho side of the Snake River for about 6 miles before turning east in Lewiston and heading up the Clearwater River for about 6 more miles. The entire route is very scenic and, although there are a few rough areas, much of the trail is newly repaved and ideal for skating. The dry eastern Washington weather makes this trail accessible almost year round. There are only a few minor obstacles. First, there are three bridge crossings, but very minimal contact with traffic. Second, watch out for dogs on long leashes and pass with care. The users tend to be very courteous, but are not used to higher speed trail traffic. Third, watch out for the ducks and geese. They've made a few areas extremely slippery.

www.clarkston.com

Myrtle Edwards Park (Seattle, WA)

Length: 1.25 miles

Myrtle Edwards Park is located on the Seattle waterfront with excellent views of Elliot Bay and Mount Rainier.

Seattle Parks and Recreation - Myrtle Edwards Park

Point Defiance Park (Tacoma, WA)

Length: 5 miles +

Point Defiance Park is an extremely difficult skate and is not suited for anyone lacking confident and advanced control on hills and in traffic. The main road (5 Mile Drive) is a long hilly park road with no level areas and some steep fast downhills. There are a few side tracks worth taking. One bonus is that 5 Mile Drive is closed to motorized traffic every Sunday until 1 p.m.

Metro Parks Tacoma - Point Defiance

Ruston Way Trail (Tacoma, WA)

Length: 2.5 miles

The Ruston Way Trail is located on Tacoma's northwest waterfront and is a great recreational trail.

Metro Parks Tacoma - Ruston Way

Seward Park (Seattle, WA)

Length: 1 km

Seward Park has a windy road which circles around a hill through parking areas. It is a great skate, but should only be attempted by those with good control on hills and in traffic and those who want a good uphill cardio workout. The views are incredible.

Seattle Parks - Seward Park

Soos Creek Trail (Kent, WA)

Length: 4 miles

This is an extremely fun and scenic trail that consists of several gentle uphill and downhill slopes. Please note that many of the hills have corners and turns so please make sure that you have decent hill and braking control before setting out. There are a few road crossings to watch for, but they are not difficult. The last quarter mile at the south end should only be attempted by advanced skaters with expert hill control. It consists of 4 steep drops with a 90 degree turn and a bridge. If you can handle it, it is a great rush. It is highly recommended that you have people stand watch at the corners to help avoid collisions with oncoming trail traffic.

King County's Soos Creek Trail website

Volunteer Park (Seattle, WA)

Length: 1 km

Volunteer Park has a hilly park road that is suitable for skating. It is newly repaved and can be fun. Just be aware of the hills and traffic.

Seattle Parks - Volunteer Park

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Trails and Roads - Idaho

Bill Chipman Trail (Moscow, ID to Pullman, WA)

Length: 7 miles

This trail runs between Pullman, Wa and Moscow, Id.

North Idaho/Spokane River Centennial Trail (Idaho state line to Coeur d' Alene, ID)

Length: 23 miles in Id and 37 miles in WA

The North Idaho Centennial Trail is an extension of the Spokane River Centennial Trail. The two trails connect Spokane to Coeur d' Alene. Please see the Spokane River Centennial Trail entry above.

North Idaho Centennial Trail

Spokane Centennial Trail website

Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes (Coeur d' Alene, ID)

Length: 72+ miles

This trail is newly paved and is an old railway which has been converted for recreational use. It runs through Silver Valley, into the Chain Lake Region, along the shore of Lake Coeur d' Alene, and through Heyburn State Park and the Coeur d' Alene Indian Reservation. It is a beautiful train with a lot of history.

Coeur d' Alene Visitor's Bureau - Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes

Friends of the Coeur d' Alene Trails

Lewiston Clarkston Levee Trail (Lewiston, ID to Clarkston, WA)

Length: about 18 miles

www.lewiston.com

Sandpoint Area Trails (Sandpoint, ID)

Length: ?

This is a series of existing and proposed trails around Sandpoint, Id. If anyone has more info on the status of these trails, please contact us.

North Idaho Trails - Sandpoint Area Trails

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Trails and Roads - Oregon

Mark Hatfield Trail (Twin Tunnels Trail) (Columbia Gorge, OR)

Length: 10 miles

This trail is open only to non-motorized traffic and is very smooth and wide and during the
late spring and summer and early fall is kept very clean - regularly swept free of
debris. You will rarely find a wider and smoother stretch of asphalt pavement
anywhere. However - the trail is VERY hilly and if one intends to skate it's length
- it should ONLY be attempted in an East to West direction.. From the gated entrance
on the Mosier Or side the trail begins with a long and moderately steep 2.5
kilometer climb that is relentless. The climb terminates at a beautiful paved
overlook over the Columbia River.

Going from the West entrance Toward Mosier - one should NOT attempt to skate west
past this overlook and does so only at extreme peril. Without brakes - you will
easily reach speeds in excess of 45 m.p.h.!! With good brakes and braking skills -
you can control the descent but be prepared to wear away at least half of a fresh
brake pad doing so! And do not attempt the descent without having at least 60% of
your brake pad in place!

Continuing East past the Overlook - you will encounter several moderate descents
that a skilled skater can handle with or without brakes but that will intimidate
novice skaters. The pavement is wide enough to allow slalom descents and even
control speed by turning and looping back uphill to kill speed before continuing
down. Once familiar with the hills descending to the Western end of the trail - and
confidant of one's ability - a good - in fact great workout can be achieved by doing
repetitions from the Hatfield center on the West end - skating up to the overlook
(about 2 miles) and returning. Have fun.

This trail does require the purchase of a $3 day pass. If anyone has more info on this location, please contact us.

Oregon State Parks - Historic Columbia River Highway State Park

Rooster Rock State Park (Corbit, OR, exit 35 off I-84)

The park is on the Columbia River and has a very smooth - huge parking lot that is almost exactly 2 miles long! On weekdays there is hardly ever more than a few dozen cars in the lot that hold over 1000 cars - leaving lots of room for freestyle fun and fast skating - including fun elevation changes between the sections of the lots. There is very little traffic and the Park staff are friendly. I used this park extensively in training for the Spokane inline marathon. 13 laps = 26 miles. It may sound boring but because the river is always in view and the lots are large - you can get quite a bit of variety by choosing different routes
through the interconnected lots and skating them in different directions. A state park entrance fee is required (either a day pass $3.00) or state park annual sticker.

South Beach State Park (Central Coast, OR)

Length: 1 mile

This trail is short, but the park sounds great for more than just skating

Oregon State Parks - South Beach State Park

Tryon Creek State Natural Area (Portland, OR)

Length: 3 miles

This path parallels Terwilliger Blvd on the east side of the park from Boones Ferry Road to State Street in Lake Oswego. It is part of the Portland metropolitan bikeway system 40 mile loop

Oregon State Parks - Tryon Creek State Natural Area

For more about trails in Oregon, try the portlandskate.com website.

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Trails and Roads - British Columbia

Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (Vancouver, BC)

Length: 10 km

This new trail opened in June 2002 and the pavement is very good (6 meters wide). The first downhill comes at the 2 km mark with a right hand turn at the bottom. The first steep uphill is at the 3 km point and from that point it is a long climb to the 6 km mark. Once you reach the 7 km point you will find one of four rest stops. You will also find a 3 km downhill grade to the Seymour River. At the 10 km point the pavement ends and it is a short walk to the Seymour River. The Seymour Valley Trail is suitable for Advanced Beginners with excellent braking skills. Look out for pedestrians, cyclists and other skaters on the trail. Take Exit 22 off the Second Narrows Bridge and follow the signs north on Lillooet Road to the Rice Lake parking lot.

Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Website

Stanley Park (Vancouver, BC)

Length: about 9 km

Stanley Park is a great place for a skate. It has a wide paved trail which is great for skaters of all skill levels and the scenery is incredible.

Vancouver Park Board - Stanley Park

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Roller Rinks

Roller Rinks - Washington

Auburn Skate Connection

1825 Howard Rd.
Auburn, Wa 98002
(253) 833-4990

Artistic and Speed skating Clubs, Skating Lessons

Bellevue Skate King

2301 140th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 458-4707

Skating Lessons

Bennett Roller Rink

602 7th St
Prosser, Wa 99350
(509) 786-3515

Centralia Rollerdome

216 West Maple
Centralia, Wa 98531
(360) 736-7376

Centralia Skate Club - artistic

Everett Skate Deck

9700 19th Ave SE
Everett, Wa 98208
(425) 337-0202

Skating Lessons

Golden Skate

4915 E Fourth Plain Blvd
Vancouver, Wa
(360) 696-0368

Harborena Roller Skating Rink, Inc.

2112 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, Wa 98550
(425) 778-3133

Hot Wheels West Skateland

3918 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, Wa
(360)385-1282

Hurricane Skate Rink

707 S Chase
Port Angeles, Wa
(360)452-8451

Lakeview Roller Skating Center

148 Road 18.5 NE
Soap Lake, Wa 98851
(509)246-1696

Pattison's North Skating Rink

11309 N Mayfair St.
Spokane, Wa
(509)466-8133

Pattison's South Skate 'n Fun

301 133rd St S
Tacoma, Wa
(253)535-2250

Pattison's West

34222 Pacific Hwy South
Federal Way, Wa 98003
(253)838-5788

Speed Club

Rollarena Skating Center

849 Stevens Dr.
Richland, Wa
(509)946-6971

Roller Barn

PO Box 2577
Oak Harbor, Wa 98277
(360)240-9273

Skateland

1770 NE Fuson Rd
Bremerton, Wa 98311
(360) 479-7655

Artistic and Speed Clubs

Skateland

1200 S Bay Rd NE
Olympia, Wa 98506
(360) 491-0662

Skateland Fun Center

2506 Old Town Rd.
Union Gap, Wa
(509)575-6442

Rainbow Skating

2245 S 2000 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 356-4435

Roll-a-way

1203 Idaho St
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-0980

Rollerdrome

19 10th Ave S
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 466-9905

Skate Plaza Roller Rink

N 5685 Pioneer Drive
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83816
(208)466-9905

Speed Club

Midtown Rock Rink & Roll

51 NW Greenwood Ave
Bend, OR
(541)388-1106

Oaks Skating Rink

SE Spokane St
Portland, OR
(503)236-5722

Speed Club, Artistic Club

Pendleton Skate City

405 NE Hwy 11
Pendleton, OR
(541)276-2132

Roller Odyssey

2425 S Pacific Hwy
Medford, OR
(541)772-1400

Rollerzone

976 Main St
Dallas, OR
(503)623-7988

Skateworld

4395 SE Witch Hazel Rd
Hillsboro, OR
(503)640-1333

Tillaskate

4603 Third St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503)842-2272

Bremerton Ice Arena

Po Box 1044
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 479-7465

Castle Ice Arena

12620 164th Ave SE
Renton, Wa 98059
(425)254-8750

Desert Ice

9335 Sandifur Pkwy
Pasco, Wa 99301
(509)546-2539

Ice World USA

21510 E. Mission Ave
Liberty Lake, Wa 99019
(509)927-9030

Kent Valley Ice Center

6015 S 240th St
Kent, Wa 98032
(253)850-2400

Kingsgate Arena

14326 124 Ave NE
Kirkland, Wa 98034
(425)823-1242

Lynnwood Ice Center

19803 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, Wa 98036
(425)640-9999

Moses Lake Municipal Ice Rink

610 S Yakima Ave
Moses Lake, Wa 98837
(509)766-9240

Mountain View Ice Arena

14313 SE Mill Plain Rd
Vancouver, Wa 98683
(360)896-8700

Olympicview Ice Arena

22202 70th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, Wa 98043
(425)672-9012

Planet Ice

3212 N Eden Rd
Spokane, Wa 99216
(509)893-0101

Puget Sound Hockey Center

1918 Stewart St
Tacoma, Wa 98421
(253)272-1751

Riverfront Park Ice Arena

2 5th St
Wenatchee, Wa 98801
(509)664-5994

YWCA Ice Chalet

213 S First Ave
Walla Walla, Wa 99362
(509)525-2575

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Ice Rinks - Idaho

Deleta Skating

520 Yellowstone Av
Pocatello, Id
(208)233-0431

Idaho Ice World

7072 S Eisenman Rd
Boise, Id 83716
(208)331-0044

Joe Marmo & Wayne Lehto Ice Arena

Tautphaus Park, Carnival Way
Idaho Falls, Id 83405
(208)529-0941

Manchester Ice & Event Center

200 E Lake St
McCall, Id 83638
(208)634-3570

Palouse Ice Rink

P.O. Box 8322
Moscow, Id 83843
(208)882-7188

Contact Reese Riggin @ palouseicerink@moscow.com

Rivercity Skate Center

1521 6th Ave. North
Lewiston, Idaho 83501

208-798-7845
info@rivercityskatecenter.com

Skate Plaza

5685 N Pioneer Dr
Coeur d'Alene, Id 83815
(208)772-9507

Skateland

2100 Kimberly Rd
Twin Falls, Id 83301
(208)734-5455

Starlite Skating

2150 N Woodruff Ave
Idaho Falls, Id 83401
(208)522-5171

Albany Skateway

725 Montgomery St SE
Albany, Or
(541)926-9585

Grants Pass Skating Center

1270 Rogue River Hwy
Grants Pass, Or 97527
(541)476-5664

Gresham Skate World Inc

1220 NE Kelly Ave
Gresham, Or 97030
(503)667-6543

Ice Chalet at Clackamas Town Center

Clackamas Town Center
Portland, Or 97266
(503)786-6000

Ice Chalet at Lloyd Center

953 Lloyd Center
Portland, Or 97232
(503)288-6073

Inn of the Seventh Mountain

18575 SW Century Drive
Bend, Or
(541)382-8711

Lane Events Center

796 W 13th Ave
Eugene, Or 97402
(541)682-4292

Lebanon Skate Center

1355 S Main St
Lebanon, Or 97355
(541)258-8947

Parkview Skating Center

1151 NW Stewart Pkwy #A
Roseburg, Or 97470
(541)957-5283

The Rrrink

1349 Center Drive
Medford, Or 97501
(541)770-1177

Sherwood Ice Arena

20407 SW Borchers Dr.
Sherwood, Or 97140
(503)625-5757

Skate Palace Ltd

1860 Fisher Rd NE
Salem, Or 97305
(503)364-8561

Sunriver Village Skate

57100 Mall Dr
Sunriver, Or
(541)593-5948

Valley Ice Arena

9250 SW Beaverton Hillsdale
Beaverton, Or
(503)297-2521

Arlington Skate Park

188th St NE and 59th Street NE
Arlington, WA

Ballard Skate Park

NW 57th St & 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Bellevue Crossroads Bowl

Butter Bowl (Seattle, WA)

This private bowl is located at
959 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109

Carnation, WA

Blanche St & Stossel Ave
Carnation WA

Innerspace

3506-1/2 Stone Way N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 634-9090

Gridline Skate Parks

4056 23rd Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 932-3507

Hilliard Skate Park

Harmon Park at
6100 North Market
Spokane, WA

Leavenworth, WA

The park is located at
The Leavenworth Skate Park is located on Chumstick Hwy. in the Cascade High School parking lot, across the road from the Leavenworth Fire Department Headquarters Station.