Iron Horse/ John Wayne – Snow Sheds

Category Overview

Trails grants help communities and recreation areas fund the creation and improvement of trails for walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. These grants help make communities more livable, create regional trails systems, and open up beautiful outdoor spaces for people to enjoy. WWRP is the largest source of trail support in the state of Washington.

Project Highlights

The purpose of this agreement is to construct safe conditions in tunnels and snowsheds of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, in Iron Horse State Park, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Kittitas County.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: State Parks Category: Trails WWRP Grant: $417,173.50 Applicant Match: $0.00 Project Type: Development County: Kittitas Legislative District: 13 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 93-874

Location Details

Proceed on I-90 to exit #54 (East side of Snoqualmie summit). Follow signs to Iron Horse State park Trailhead. Project site is located on westside of tunnel approximately 2 miles.

What is the WWRP

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.