Big Tree Trail
While Olympic National Park is right in our “backyard,” most trips from central Kitsap County require at least a 90 minute drive. If you’re looking for a kid-friendly hike closer to home, check out Big Tree Trail in Bremerton!
Big Tree Trail is a beautiful, urban hiking trail that makes you feel like you’re hours away in the Olympics Mountains. The trail is two miles out and back, perfect for children or those with baby carriers. The dirt trail takes you down a few mini switchbacks, surrounded by beautiful, tall, moss-covered trees. A foot bridge takes you over a creek and leads you to the trail’s namesake, a huge Douglas Fir over 30 feet in circumference. The tree is a sweet treat at the end of the trail.
Another fun surprise is the “hobbit house.” If you miss it, the house is very visible on the way back. Dogs are not allowed, as the trail is located on a nature preserve and protected land.
Address: 300 Seabeck Hwy NW, Bremerton, WA 98312 (follow directions to Kitsap Forest Theater, then look for “Big Tree Trail” sign)
Length: 2 miles
Parking: An unpaved parking lot is located off State Route 104
Stroller-Friendly: No
CONGRATULATIONS to Molly F. for winning a copy of: Urban Trails: Kitsap by Craig Romano. Macaroni KID Kitsap announced this giveaway last month when we introduced this new monthly hiking article series!
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