North Gateway Trailhead
Construction Alert – Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Access Improvements Underway
Exciting updates are in progress at the north end of Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. A new access point is being constructed that will include 75 parking stalls and a restroom, offering the closest access to the mountain bike ride park.
Trail Closure Notice: Tessa's Trail will be closed during construction. Please plan your route accordingly.
Safety Advisory: Construction activity is ongoing in the area. Equipment will be entering and exiting the site.
Please follow all posted signs, stay alert, and avoid construction zones for your safety.
Click here to view location maps.
Click here to view the full park map.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your park experience.
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Port Gamble 2025 Stewardship and Restoration
The Port Gamble 2025 Stewardship and Restoration Project is completed. Trails in the Ride Park may still remain closed for rehabilitation. Please check the EMBA Port Gamble site (https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/port-gamble) for current trail status.
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Road and Trail Impacts - Harvest Operations (February – March 2026)
From February 3rd until approximately March 6th, Rayonier will harvest an area in the northwest part of Port Gamble Forest. During this time there will be significant heavy truck traffic on the G-1000, G-1200, and G-1210 roads with access to the park at the Bayview Trailhead. Traffic will generally begin before the park opens until approximately 4:00pm Monday through Friday. While active hauling is occurring the gate at Bayview Trailhead will remain open. If the gate is closed there will not be active hauling.
Impacted roads/trails:
Impacted Roads:
| G-1000, G-1200, and G-1210
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Impacted Trails:
| Stumps, Secret Squirrel, Beaver Pond, Springs, Ewok Climb
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Click here for a map of impacted trails.
Safety information:
For your safety and the safety of work crews, please avoid all roads and trails where active construction is occurring. From park opening until 4:00 PM, visitors should be especially mindful of heavy truck traffic on G-1000, G-1200, and G-1210.
Questions? Contact us at parks@kitsap.gov.
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Trail closure Notice - Forestry Operations
Rayonier has begun forestry operations on its Bond Road parcel, which is not part of Kitsap County Parks property. This work will temporarily impact access and trail use on Rayonier's land, including the following trails:
Happy Holidays Camelback
| Dirt Devil |
Mirkwood
| Derailed
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Bobsled
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Click here for a map of impacted trails.
During this time, please do not attempt to access Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park through Rayonier property gates located on Bond Road or Port Gamble Road.
Visitors should continue to use established Kitsap County Parks trailheads and entrances for safe and authorized access to Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park.
