5 Hikes in Kitsap County That Are Perfect for Kids
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Find the driftwood shelter near Point No Point on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula. Credit: Leighton Thomas
Point No Point, Hansville
Hike: Point No Point Park has much to offer visitors of all ages: a lighthouse, a 2-mile hiking trail, fantastic driftwood and one of the best sandy beaches in the greater Seattle area. Due to winter storms in 2022, the main parking lot remains closed, but the park itself is open. By starting at a lesser-known trailhead on the south side of the park, you can enjoy a .6-mile wooded hike that ends with an 89-step descent to the beach. From there, turn right to access the beach or continue on the trail through wetlands to the lighthouse for a full 2-mile out-and-back. On this mostly flat trail, salmonberries (June–July) and blackberries (August–September) are plentiful in their respective seasons.
Distance: 1.2 or 2 miles round trip
Extra: Elaborate driftwood structures located a short walk south upon entering the beach.
Details: This trailhead is located at the intersection of Thors Road Northeast and Loki Bluff Drive Northeast. Updated information on other parking can be found at the Point No Point Lighthouse & Park site. Vault toilets are located near the main parking lot by the lighthouse. No parking pass required.
Next hike: Guillemot Cove
