The Beginning of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

Hikers began their journey on the Mountains to Sound Greenway March on July 4, 1990, at Snoqualmie Pass. They traversed tough terrain that led to many blisters, fireworks, and an unexpected sprinkler incident that kept trekkers on their toes. After days of walking and camping on rugged paths, the leaders of the Mountains to Sound Greenway March invited community members to take that enthusiasm for the region beyond the trail. On July 8, the march ended with rousing speeches from civic leaders like Harvey Manning and Jim Ellis at what is now Waterfront Park in Seattle. This five-day event marked the birth of the Greenway as a concept, which then blossomed into the organization now known as the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.