Hiking Guide
WTA's hiking guide is the most comprehensive database of hikes in Washington, and comprises content written by local hiking experts and user submitted information. All data is vetted by WTA staff. This resource is made possible by the donations of WTA members.
We respectfully acknowledge the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest, some of whom have reserved rights on these lands. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today. Please tread gently and treat these places with respect.
Results List
33 HikesOlympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
2.0 miles of trails
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This 82-acre park sits right on the water, providing visitors with nearly half a mile of shoreline and 2 miles of trails.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 600 feet
Highest Point: 1,200 feet
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At just four miles roundtrip, Tin Mine is a nice year-round hike that features history and is kid-friendly. There’s also lots of beaver ponds along the way and seasonal cascades as well.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
3.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 50 feet
Highest Point: 50 feet
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Located at the head of Hood Canal, Theler Wetlands consists of more than 3 miles of accessible walking trails within 139 acres of protected salt marsh and estuary wetlands. If they’re open, you and your family can discover the displays and hands-on exhibits that teach more about the wetlands ecosystem.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
2.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 140 feet
Highest Point: 140 feet
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The park is closed until further notice for facility repairs. (Estimated reopening in May 2023.)
Found on the shores of Puget Sound is the marine and camping Penrose Point State Park. The park consists of 237 acres and nearly two miles of shoreline, including Mayo Cove and Carr Inlet.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
2.6 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 180 feet
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Providing a cool forest walk even on warm summer day, Hansville Greenway is an extensive network of trails encompassing the community of Hansville on the Kitsap peninsula.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
10.0 miles of trails
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North Kitsap Heritage Park is a small collection of trails supported locally through land trusts. Trails here range from steep to flat and go through sunny meadows and forests.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
2.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 0 feet
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The park is closed due to flooding until further notice.
The trail at Point No Point gives you both a glimpse into the past, as well as a bit of a workout and great views. With 3 acres in the Point No Point County Park and one hiking trail, the Point No Point lighthouse makes a great destination for visitors young and old.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
5.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,000 feet
Highest Point: 1,639 feet
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Green Mountain is the Kitsap Peninsula's go-to after work destination. Whether you're mountain biking, trail running, or hiking, you can get a quick workout by hiking the Gold Creek Trail up to the summit of Green Mountain.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
1.4 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 250 feet
Highest Point: 250 feet
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Enjoy a short hike to one of the best beaches in Kitsap County.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
1.5 miles of trails
Gain: 60 feet
Highest Point: 80 feet
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Fish Park is a 40-acre park just north of downtown Poulsbo with a wonderful network of trails that run along the Liberty Bay Estuary.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
1.5 miles of trails
Highest Point: 100 feet
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Want to go on a forest stroll, do some tide pooling and have a picnic on the lawn, all in the same place? Look no further than Kitsap Memorial State Park.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 50 feet
Highest Point: 430 feet
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Banner Forest Heritage Park is one square mile of undeveloped forest and wetland on the Kitsap Peninsula with an extensive trail network. An easy grade and well maintained trails invite all ages and abilities to enjoy this prime section of land.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
9.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,900 feet
Highest Point: 1,639 feet
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The Wildcat Trail on Green Mountain follows a multi-use trail on a steep, rocky ascent to the peak. Along the way, enjoy views of Hood Canal, the Olympics, and sometimes even downtown Seattle!
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
2.8 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 35 feet
Highest Point: 58 feet
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Observe extensive creek restoration efforts while exploring one of the best urban trails in Kitsap County.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
1.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 25 feet
Highest Point: 25 feet
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This is an easy loop trail, wandering nearly one mile through a forest of bigleaf maple and cedars on the shores of Carr Inlet in Gig Harbor. With less than fifty feet of elevation gain and plenty of picnic tables, it makes the perfect destination for families with small children.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
2.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 377 feet
Highest Point: 433 feet
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A moderate loop trail takes you through ferns and Douglas firs.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
2.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 207 feet
Highest Point: 151 feet
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An easy, year-round hike winds through forests and offers views of beaver ponds.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
2.7 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 210 feet
Highest Point: 530 feet
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Explore an undeveloped watershed on well-maintained trails just minutes from town.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Open to both hikers and mountain bikers, this trail connects Gateway Park to the east end of the nearby 360 Trails park. Walk beneath the shade of the towering green trees that line the trail.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
2.0 miles, roundtrip
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This 66-acre preserve sits on the shores of the Kitsap Peninsula overlooking the Hood Canal. There are about 2 miles of trails to wander.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
1.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 400 feet
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This sweet little trail on the Kitsap Peninsula makes a wonderful winter hike when the high country is snowed in.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
8.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 350 feet
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Enjoy a long ramble through the Port Gamble Forest full of second-growth Douglas firs and lots of ferns.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
13.0 miles of trails
Gain: 250 feet
Highest Point: 350 feet
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This little gem of a park is located in Kitsap County, at the west end of Newberry Hill Road right before the T to Seabeck Highway.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
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With one to two miles of nice forest and beach hiking, this park features easy trails for morning jaunts, afternoon excursions, and evening strolls.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
3.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 400 feet
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A 122 acre park near Gig Harbor, with trails that offer a wide range of difficulty, from flat, to 200 foot elevation gains.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 120 feet
Highest Point: 800 feet
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This trails is a relatively flat path paralleling Gold Creek in the Green Mountain State Forest, a dynamic working forest that is certainly a land of many uses. The trails are open to hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
7.0 miles of trails
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Ueland Tree Farm is a parcel of private property that is made available to the public for responsible, non-motorized recreation.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
0.5 miles of trails
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Find this tiny gem of a state park on the Kitsap Peninsula, tucked between Bainbridge Island and Bremerton. Vistors here will find prime beachside meandering and a relaxing atmosphere, enhanced by the dense forest typical of land in the Puget Sound area.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
1.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 175 feet
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Accessible only by bridge or by boat, Jarrell Cove State Park administers several small recreation areas, including Harstine Island, McMicken Island, Stretch Point, Eagle Island and Hope Island. Harstine Island is a day-use property with beach access via a half-mile trail; the other areas area all only accessible by boat.
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,087 feet
Highest Point: 1,687 feet
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Gold Mountain is a beautiful hike from the Gold Creek Trailhead up a logging road and across country. With spectacular views of the Hood Canal and the Olympics to the west, as well as Mount Rainier, the Cascades, and Bremerton to the east, this is a definitely a half day hike you must experience.