On Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, the Snoqualmie City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 1724, awarding an approximate $2 million construction contract to Accord Contractors to begin construction of the Rivertrail project in the downtown area.
The long-planned project was formerly known as the Riverwalk project and is a multi-phase project that will remove flood-prone properties from the Snoqualmie riverfront and develop a three-mile loop trail while also restoring riparian habitat. When complete, the trail will connect areas near Snoqualmie Falls to historic downtown Snoqualmie and to the Meadowbrook area.
The first phase of the project – called Rivertrail Northwest (NW) of Sandy Cove will create one-mile of soft surface trails between Kimball Creek and approximately Northern Street and includes restoration of the river shoreline and preparation work for future trail connections in subsequent project phases.
“Starting this project is a major milestone for our city,” said Mayor Katherine Ross. “Planned for over a decade, the Rivertrail project will better connect areas of downtown with new soft surface trails, which will increase access for residents and visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Snoqualmie River.”
Construction should begin later this month, with the majority work completed by summer 2026.
For more information visit the River Trail project page: www.snoqualmiewa.gov/891/Rivertrail