It travels along the Columbia River for its entire length, forming a loop that connects Pasco, Richland and Kennewick.

Mile markers count up from Sacajawea State Park at the confluence of the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

[2] The trail is named after Sacagawea, a Lemhi Shoshone woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

At the west end of the levee travelers go through Chiawana Park before the trail goes onto Court Street with dedicated bike lanes in each direction for 1.1 miles (1.8 km) before crossing the Interstate 182 Bridge into Richland.

The Riverfront Trail leads north from Columbia Point, providing access to Howard Amon Park and WSU Tri-Cities.