Palouse to Cascades Trail: Malden to Kenova bridge work
Project summary
The Malden to Kenova project on the East Section of the Palouse to Cascades Trail includes the design and reconstruction of three bridges along the trail that burned in the 2020 Babb Road Fire. The project also includes resurfacing of approximately five miles of trail between the Malden Trailhead and Kenova intersection of the Palouse to Cascades Trail, construction of a small trailhead at Kenova with four to five parking stalls and construction of a kiosk with few interpretive panels along the five miles of trail.
- Location: Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail East Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail
- Estimated start date: Jan. 2027
- Estimated end date: March 2028
- Budget: This project is grant-funded through the Recreation and Conservation Office with a match provided by FEMA.
As of May 2025, the project is in the preliminary design development phase.
The project timeline below is approximate and subject to change depending factors such as timeline constraints, funding and permitting.
- Sept. 2025: 30% design
- In-person public meeting: TBD
- Out to bid for construction: Jan. 2027
- Construction completed: March 2028
Community participation
Public input is encouraged, and an in-person public meeting will be held after 30% design is developed. The location and date of this meeting will be determined as design nears 30%.