Monte Cristo Preservation Association

Join us February 21 for the 2026 MCPA Winter Social. As usual, we’ll have a potluck dinner 5:30 PM, then some talk about last year’s accomplishments and this years plans, followed by a presentation on the Everett and Monte Cristo Railway by Steve Fox. There will be a free drawing for a new and signed hardback copy of the book “Snohomish County – An Illustrated History”. The event usually warps up by 7:30ish.

Located at Jennings Park Barn
6915 Armar Road Marysville

We have access to the barn at 5:00; feel free to arrive early and help set up and socialize a bit! For the potluck, drinks, plates and utensils will be provided; bring a main dish, side dish, dessert or snack and serving utensils if needed.

All are welcome! Current MCPA members can renew their membership in person. New members welcome too!

Join us Saturday October 18 for our monthly volunteer work party (Always the 3rd Saturday of the month). Meet at the Barlow Pass gate at 9:00AM. We have trail work to complete and many supplies to haul into town for the interpretive center. Weather permitting…if forecast turns bad, we may postpone….check here Friday night for an update.

Transport and installation of the new replica “Welcome to Monte Cristo” sign. Our thanks to Tony Vogt for recreating the artwork and all those who donate to the MCPA and allow us to make purchases like this.

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Join us Saturday September 20 for our monthly volunteer work party. Meet at the Barlow Pass gate at 9:00AM. We have trail work to complete and supplies to haul into town for the interpretive center. Weather permitting…if forecast turns bad, we may postpone….check here Friday night for an update.

Due to weather we will meet Saturday August 23

Join us Saturday August 16 9:00AM at Barlow Pass for our next 2025 volunteer work party.

We have some trail work planned and a few small jobs to tackle in the townsite. Bring trail and brush tools. There may be materials to haul into the townsite.

At least one of us will be at the Barlow Pass gate at 9:00 to meet up with others as needed. You’re welcome to come start early and/or stay however long you prefer.

Join us Saturday July 19 9:00AM at Barlow Pass for our next 2025 volunteer work party. Blowdowns have all been cleared from the county road/trail. Minor trail repairs and brushing are always needed.

We have several projects planned for in the townsite and could use help haling in materials. Materials could be strapped to a bike or carried.

At least one of us will be at the Barlow Pass gate at 9:00 to meet up with others as needed. You’re welcome to come start early and/or stay however long you prefer.

Bring your own trail and brush tools as needed, and plan for potential of rain showers.

UPDATE: Due to forecasted inclement weather, we will not be officially meeting for a work party this Saturday. There will still be one or more persons meeting at the Barlow gate at 9:00AM so if you want to come do some work in the rain, that would be much appreciated. We will certainly have a scheduled party the 3rd weekend in July.

Join us Saturday June 21 9:00AM at Barlow Pass for our first 2025 volunteer work party. Blowdowns have all been cleared from the county road/trail. Minor trail repairs and brushing are always needed.

At least one of us will be at the Barlow Pass gate at 9:00 to meet up with others as needed. You’re welcome to come start early and/or stay however long you prefer.