Time to get some fresh air and hit the trail! Whether you’re an avid hiker or a newbie, here are 11 of the best hikes in Kitsap County, WA and beyond.
We live in such a beautiful corner of the country with so many fantastic hikes that have unbelievable views. If you’re looking to get out for a few hours or take the kids on an easy trail, here are 11 hikes that will work for all!
Dickerson Creek Waterfall
- Address: Leber Ln NW, Bremerton
- Length: 1.6 miles roundtrip from trail head
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: None
- Dickerson Creek is nestled in the Ueland Tree Farm-a family-owned tree farm that’s open to the public.
- Check out a map of the trails at the farm!
- For more info, head over to their website!
Grand Forest
- Address: 9752 Miller Rd NE, Bainbridge Island
- Length: Approximately 8 miles of trails
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: None
- Looking for an easy hike? Check out The West Grand Forest, which is about 1.5 miles.
- For trail details and a map, check out their website!
Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve
- Address: Enter the trails from either end at Marshall Road or Deerpath Lane NE., Bainbridge Island
- Length: 6.8 miles roundtrip
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: None
- While the hike might start of easy, as you near towards the end it becomes a little challenging while approaching the scenic beach view.
- Head to their website for more trail info and a detail map!
Green Mountain State Forest-Lookout via Gold Creek Trail
- Address: 1398 Gold Creek Rd W, Bremerton
- Length: 4.4 miles round trip
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: Discover Pass
- An easy trail with a fantastic view of the Olympics, Bremerton and Mount Rainier. You might even see a horse on the trail!
- For more trail info, click here!
Green Mountain State Forest-Tin Mine Trail and Davis Trail Loop
- Address: 1398 Gold Creek Rd W, Bremerton
- Length: 5 miles round trip
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: Discover Pass
- This trail can get muddy and have areas that are submerged in water, so the best time to take this trail on is from April-October.
- For more trail details and updates, visit their website!
Rocky Brooks Falls
- Address: Dosewallips Rd Hwy 101, Brinnon
- Length: About 200 yards-perfect for the kids
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: None
- An easy walk with a beautiful water fall at the end!
- For trail details and a map, head to their website!
Stephenson Canyon
- Address: 2800 Birch St, Bremerton
- Length: 1.5 miles of trails through the forest
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: None
- While the main paths are kid friendly, hiking to the waterfall might be a little more challenging for the little ones.
- For more trail info, head to their website!
Lena Lake
- Address: Hamma Hamma River Rd, Lilliwaup
- Length: 7.2 miles roundtrip
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: Northwest Forest Pass
- The hike to the lake is doable for almost anyone-the trail is wide and smooth, with waterfalls, streams, and rivulets along the way.
- Head to their website for more trail details and a map!
Clear Creek Trail
- Address: 9641 Levin Rd, Silverdale
- Length: 2.8 miles roundtrip
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: None
- The trial itself has more than 7 miles of trail, both paved and unpaved. This is a great trail for kids, pets, walkers, runners are bikers.
- For more details and a map, head to their website!
Guillemot Cove
- Address: 19235 Stavis Bay Road NW, Seabeck
- Length: 2.5 miles roundtrip
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: None
- Some describe this hike as the closest thing to a fairy tale on the Kitsap Peninsula with trails lined with rhododendrons leading to a forest of moss-covered giant bigleaf maple trees.
- Head to their website for trail details and a map!
Jarrell Cove State Park
- Address: 391 E Wingert Rd, Shelton
- Length: 1.5 miles round trip
- Parking Pass/Entry Fee: Discover Pass
- Harstine Island is a great little getaway-and a great spot for birdwatchers. There’s a chance you might see a bald eagle, crane, or native birds.
- For more details on the trail and a map, head to their website!