Support Us Button Widget

Federal money will help build Puget Sound to Pacific Trail

The 200-mile path will link up to the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.

A view of the Olympic Mountains from a river in Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park offers diverse terrain + landscapes. | Photo by @kayadusk2dawn via Instagram

Who’s up for a realllly long hike? Thanks to a $16.1 million grant from the US Department of Transportation, plans can speed along on a plan for an epic 200-mile hiking trail that connects the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas.

Dubbed the Puget Sound to Pacific Trail, travelers could get off the ferry at Bainbridge Island and make it all the way to La Push along the path.

The money will help create designs for key segments of the long-planned trail, while upgrading parts that already exist.

On Bainbridge Island, the trail plans to follow State Route 305 to the Agate Pass bridge and as “a neighborhood connector, and a linear park,” according to a local advocacy organization.

If you simply can’t wait for the big whopper, don’t sweat it — we listed plenty of current local hikes and nature walks to get you moving in the meantime.

More from SEAtoday
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Reach your local community with our help.
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Seattle has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
When you find yourself suddenly with a free afternoon on a beautiful Seattle summer day, here are some quick ways to get outdoors and bask in our rarely seen sun.
Happy Small Business Week, Seattle. We’d like you to meet Dog On K9 Academy, a local dog care service that’s here to help get your pup the walk, training, or outdoor adventure they need.
So many movies to see, so little time.
Happy Small Business Week, Seattle. We’d like you to meet Seattle Chainstitch Massacre, a local clothing retailer specialized in customized embroidery.
We’re not always in the mood for a bar on a Friday night, so check out these other late night activities when you’re itching for some night life.
Sponsored
Including Oprah’s favorite eye mask and a No. 1 best-selling beard trimmer.