Best Kid-Friendly Hikes and Strolls on Bainbridge Island
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Spot the PNW Gnome Home along the trail. Credit: Jennifer Kakutani
3. Point White Pier to Lynwood Center
This walk takes your crew beach-to-beach by way of stunning forest! Start at Point White Pier, a historic former mosquito fleet dock that’s 100 feet long. At its height, Puget Sound’s mosquito fleet was the largest in the world, and it was the only access islanders had to mail, travel and services.
After enjoying the view of Bremerton, walk north along Crystal Springs Drive about 1 mile until you see the sign for Veterane Trail on the right. Follow this trail until it intersects with Baker Hill Road. Cross the road to pick up the trail on the other side. Walk for 2 miles until the trail meets with a large water tower near Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve. Follow the trail to the right until it joins Peter’s Trail, which descends steeply through a forested hillside and ends at Listening Lane, then Baker Hill Road. Keep an eye out for the PNW Gnome Home in the trees. Turn left to connect with a small trail on the right leading to Schel Chelb Park and playground that ends at a public beach near Lynwood Center’s shops and restaurants.
Plan on two hours round trip for this walk with kids.
Next stop: Fairy Dell
