Best Kid-Friendly Hikes and Strolls on Bainbridge Island
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Frolicking along the Fairy Dell Trail on Bainbridge Island. Credit: Jennifer Kakutani
4. Fairy Dell: Battle Point Park to the beach and back
This hike is one of my favorites on the island. It’s an easy half-mile trek for all ages offering a stunning example of the wonders of the Pacific Northwest: some of the oldest cedars and firs on the island, a lush fern-covered hillside and a seasonal stream.
Begin at Bainbridge Island’s biggest park, Battle Point Park — home to a phenomenal must-visit playground. Park in the auxiliary lot at the northwest corner of the park, at Frey Avenue and Battle Point Drive Northeast. Across the road, about 20 feet to the right and nestled between two driveways, find a sign marking the Fairy Dell Trail. You’re off to enjoy your jaunt down to Puget Sound shoreline and amazing views of Agate Pass Bridge.
Next stop: Fort Ward Park
