Arlington to Seattle

A high proportion of this route was on paved bicycle trails. The Centennial Trail from Arlington all the way into Snohomish was wonderful and allowed fast riding. The North Creek Trail on the other hand wandered and would be great for anyone not in a hurry. And of course the Burke-Gilman Trail is wonderful and fast as well. The initial roads to the southwest of Snohomish had too many cars and no shoulder until we were well onto Seattle Hill Road. From when the bicycle lane began until we turned onto the Bothell-Everett Highway, Seattle Hill Road was excellent. However, to get to the Seattle Hill Road, there was not only several miles of no shoulder riding, but also a short but very steep climb that was also without shoulder. We held traffic up while we inched our way up it. If we ride through Snohomish again, we need to see what better route there might be to avoid these shoulderless busy roads and steep shoulderless climb. The Bothell-Everett Highway was fast with a pretty good bike lane, but it was very busy and noisy.