The Robe Canyon Historic Trail is a Snohomish County park located east of Granite Falls, Washington. The park encompasses 970 acres (3.9 km2) of wilderness area along the Stillaguamish River and features railroad tunnels, river beaches, and hiking trails. Visitors can learn a rich history of the mining and railroading era while enjoying the natural beauty of Robe Canyon.
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