5 Hikes in Kitsap County That Are Perfect for Kids
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Kids ride their bikes on a trail in Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. Credit: Leighton Thomas
Beaver Pond Trail, Port Gamble
Hike: Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park is best known for extensive mountain biking trails and trail running, yet we love this easy 2-mile loop for surprises along the way: ponds, a bird-watching area, a fun (but tiny) bridge and many enclaves for play. Popular with local outdoor schools, this trail begs for forest play. Maybe bring a book and stay a while.
Distance: 2 miles round trip
Extra: Magical play areas. Goblin’s Gulch is our favorite — look for the wooden signs.
Details: Find directions at WTA, which references parking at the Bayview Trailhead. There you’ll find a portable toilet. I prefer to start at the most northern parking lot (Port Gamble Trailhead) and loop clockwise from there. No parking pass is required. Dogs and mountain bikes are allowed.
Next hikes: Tin Mine Trail
