Susie's Trail
Central CascadesBest Mar–Oct
A riverside connector trail linking Sultan's River Park and Osprey Park on smooth gravel paths.
About This Trail
Susie's Trail connects River Park and Osprey Park in Sultan, following the Sultan River for about 0.9 miles on a wide gravel path. Improvements completed in 2019 added new bridges, gravel surfaces, and a quarter mile of fresh trail, making the whole route stroller-friendly and easy to follow.
The path winds through pine and deciduous forest, crossing a sturdy bridge early on before paralleling the river upstream. English ivy covers some birch trees along the way, and cedar stands provide shade. A short spur trail branches off to a quieter stretch of riverbank. In late spring, salmonberries line sections of the path.
This is a connector trail at heart. Pair it with Osprey Park to the north for a longer loop, or start from River Park near the skate park where a port-a-potty is available. The Veterans Memorial and Chief T'seul-ted statue sit at the Sultan-Skykomish rivers confluence, accessible via a pedestrian bridge near the southern end. The trail can flood during high river levels in late fall and winter.
Astronomy
Trail Conditions
“Improvements completed summer 2019 include new bridges and gravel surfaces, a quarter mile of brand new trail.”
Last report: Jun 12, 2026
Scorecard
Very light use. Mostly locals from Sultan walking or jogging.
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Persistent Hazard
- Trail floods during high river levels in late fall and winter
Getting There
Street parking at River Park or Osprey Park. Free, no pass needed.
Recent Reports
IDK why this trail has a 2-star vote. On our visit, mid-day on a Friday in mid-June, it was very pleasant.
Walked Susie’s Trail Sunday morning starting up at Osprey Park and walking down. Susie’s trail is really a connector trail between Osprey Park on the north and River and Sportman’s Parks on the south.
This freshly enhanced and refurbished trail connects River Park to Osprey Park in Sultan. Improvements completed summer 2019 include new bridges and gravel surfaces, a quarter mile of brand new trail.
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