Major improvements are underway for people who bike and walk in the Wenatchee Valley! Crews are beginning construction on new bicycle and pedestrian access bridges at both ends of the Clark Pipeline Bridge. This important project is part of the Apple Capital Loop, a network designed to improve active transportation and transit connections throughout the valley.

What’s happening now?

• East Wenatchee side: The contractor is working on excavation and footings to support new ramp structures and a bridge that will cross over SR 28.  

• Wenatchee side: Construction began May 21, with excavation underway for a new ramp on the west side of Hale Park. Chelan County PUD is also relocating transmission poles to make room for the improvements.

What to expect

• The Apple Capital Loop Trail will close at both access points to the Clark Pipeline Bridge and across the bridge itself for approximately 17 months, with reopening planned for November 2026.  

• Hale Dog Park, along with the nearby skate park and playground, will close until July 28 while the existing ramp is removed and Chelan County PUD completes its relocation work.  

• Travelers are encouraged to follow posted detours or take Link Transit buses, which all have bike racks. Route information is available here: Link Transit Routes.

• Expect detours and occasional closures on or near the bridge and check out the detour map released by the City of Wenatchee for alternate bike and pedestrian routes here.  

Alternate Routes
 If you’re looking for other options while this construction is underway, here are some ideas:

• From Pybus Public Market, you can head north on the Loop Trail, cross the Odabashian Bridge, and continue on the extension out to Lincoln Rock State Park. It’s about a five-mile, mostly flat ride starting just beyond the Odabashian Bridge. Once you arrive, you can relax in the grassy areas at Lincoln Rock and enjoy some peaceful downtime before heading back. Keep in mind this is an out-and-back route rather than a loop.  

• Alternatively, you can travel north from Pybus on the Loop Trail and simply turn around once you reach the construction zone near the Clark Pipeline Bridge.

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Along the trail, there is so much to see and do:

• Visit the new playground and splash pad, or check out the playground at Walla Walla Point Park, which is great for kids.  

• Grab a bite or a drink at Wenatchee Valley Brewing or inside Pybus Public Market, with lots of local options.  

• There are several spots along the trail where you can get down to the river to dip your toes or enjoy the view.  

• Keep an eye out for wildlife, especially in the Horan Natural Area, which is a haven for birds and other animals year-round.

While you may not be able to complete the full loop during construction, you can still start wherever you’d like and enjoy the beauty of the river, the natural surroundings, and all the activities the Apple Capital Loop Trail has to offer.

Project overview
The new bridge ramps on both ends will dramatically improve safety and accessibility:

• On the Wenatchee (west) side, a new pedestrian bridge will connect to the elevated end of the existing bridge, cross over the BNSF railroad, and descend to street grade using a ramp or spiral.  

• On the East Wenatchee (east) side, a new ramp will connect to the existing bridge, climb over SR 28, and descend near 9th Street NE.

Funded in part by an INFRA grant, these upgrades are essential pieces of the Apple Capital Loop and will make it safer and easier for everyone to get around the Wenatchee Valley, whether by bike, on foot, or by bus.

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