Awesome for a shorter hike with kids or dogs. Scenic view near the middle. You can also walk on the…read moreshore / water at low tide. Some steep parts but there are also benches as part of an Eagle Scout project.

Minimal parking. A couple gorgeous viewpoints and beach access. Switchbacks and a few steep hills…read moremay be tough for those that have physical challenges. Paths are not well marked but we took a picture of the map ahead of time to help when we were unsure. Many fellow hikers brought furry friends on leashes with them. Definitely worth the trip for the views, trees, water and beach.

A nice walk close by town on well maintained paths. The people you pass are typically friendly and…read morewill give a smile in passing. The only down side is the trash along the trail and dog poo either not picked up or left thrown to the side in bags.

Great great mixed terrain trail system. Has multiple entry points. Its weaves its way from the…read moreClear Creek area by the Bangor Trigger Gate overpass and follows the creek all the way through town along towards the Silverdale waterfront area from Old Mill Park to the Silverdale Waterfront Park in Old Town Silverdale. There's also a tangent part of the trail that travels uphill all the way up to the Harrison Medical Center. There's a variety of terrain and visual interest for walkers or runners alike. There's wetlands, ponds, a dog park, a skate park, Puget Sound waterfront views, rugged beaches, a 1950s industrial saw, a red barn interpretative center, wildlife.... Its an a la carte trail system that could be walked or ran in portion or in its entirety. Its still being improved by the county but is being shaped into a gem of a trail system! Overall score: 4.5 / 5.0

Beautiful sunny day in Bainbridge and what would better than a walk with nature around a lake?…read moreWell, depends on how you define a lake. More like a pond. The trail is nice though and well maintained. It's a well-known bike trail so be careful when going in groups or with pets. Not much of a view if you're looking for spots to sit and enjoy the lake, but the trail is worth a go.

What a wonderful walk this is! It's exactly the right amount of distance for us and hardly anybody…read morewas there at four in the afternoon. The pup loved it too.

Love this fun walk. It could go up to 2 miles going around. Or you can do the shorter loop which…read morewould be 1 mile. You might get lucky and see some garden snakes, deer, mice, bunnies, bald eagles, beavers, and salmon! Maybe even a few poor pups that get too excited and falling into the waters! My pup fell in once too, but I've seen quite a few myself. It gets pretty packed when it's a nice day out. The doggy area is a nice spot to let your dogs make some friends! During the spring time the little flowers bloom along the fence, it's very pretty. The only qualm I have is with some dog owners who don't pick up after their dogs. But other than that it's an enjoyable walk!

I've walked this trail for years, in all seasons, in sunshine, rain and snow. What a wonderful…read moreplace to spend some quality time together and with your fur babies. My two Labrador's absolutely love the trail, and of course all the places to smell and get their paws wet, and a quick drink in the creek. Today is Silverdale's Whaling days (7.25.2015), and with all the festivities and the parade, and the walk/run down Silverdale way, probably not easy to get to the YMCA this morning, so lets walk the trail. An overcast and drippy morning...excellent weather for getting out. I just love this trail. I have watched various wetlands restorations here over the years and always thought this was being performed by volunteers. I don't think that is the case with the current projects. Quite a number of heavy equipment, and large areas being worked. Very nice to see. The paths are all clearly marked, and easy for most people to walk. Plus they have tables and benches along the trail should you want or need to catch your breath. So, go enjoy this beauty.

Stumbling upon this place was a pleasant surprise! I saw a sign for nature trails and pulled off…read moreand parked the car. I wasn't sure what to expect really, but I was blown away with what I experienced today. I saw very few people out and about on the trails, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The views are breathtaking and what really takes the cake is the ease and accessibility of the trails- really makes for a nice afternoon walk/outing. If I'm ever in the area again, I would certainly like to explore every nook and cranny and possibly see some wildlife!

Beautiful walk through the wetlands. Not much elevation change, and the view at the end of the…read moreboardwalk is worth it. It's a little bit run down, but that doesn't take away from the charm and beauty.

I used to swim at this park as a kid...totally forgot about it until hubby and I were looking for a…read morespot to eat our lunch. Very pretty view on a nice day. Picnic table sits right in front of the lake. Peaceful! Doesn't look like you can swim here any more, but if you just want a nice little spot to enjoy some beautiful scenery check it out.

Updates: Camping is…read moreclosed for all of 2017 due to trees falling. We checked it around August and the falls were quite reduced. It was still a neat experience!

While driving along the Hood Canal and passing through the Olympic National Forest's eastern…read morepanhandle, give your legs a stretch and take advantage of rejuvenating views. Falls View is a campground, however, it also offers a waterfall that cascades into the Big Quilcene River. Unlike many other places in the park, entrance is free. Since this is also a campsite there is a fee of $10 if you choose to stay the night. This is a second-growth forest canyon among spring blooming rhododendrons, lilies, and honeysuckle. Two short trails for the price of one: -Fallsview Loop Trail: This is a short jaunt for all ages interested in beautiful views. It loops back around to the start of the trail. The distance is only 0.1 miles and elevation is 440 feet. I highly recommend it for a photo opportunity! -Fallsview Canyon Trail: This trail takes you from the Falls View down to the floor of the canyon. Unfortunately, the trail does not bring you to the base of the falls to bathe or get a view from below. Instead, you're greeted with the bustling Big Quilcene River which has carved the canyon over hundreds of years. The trail quickly dips 200 feet of elevation in 0.1 mile. Keep in mind that grades are up to 10-20% in some spots and what you go down, you must come up. After 0.5 miles, there is a deceptive separate trail that splits leftward, but it's the end/beginning of the same trail which loops back around. The entire trail is 1.5 miles and in very good condition and maintained by the Mount Rose Trail Crew. Directions: From Quilcene, WA, travel 3.5 miles south on U.S. Highway 101. Falls View Campground is located on west side of U.S. Highway 101. If it is during the winter, you can park outside the gate and walk in (refer to image). Take a quick left and continue forward past the campground and picnic area. Fallsview Canyon Trail starts left of the parking area and goes downhill to the river. Fallsview Loop Trail's entrance is just to the right of that.

I've been here once via the Argosy and once via private boat. Its a pretty big island with lots of…read morehiking trails and a great place to go camping. I've attended the dinner show before too and found it to be moderately entertaining, but pricey and not the best for vegetarians. I hope to try running the trails on my next visit. Since I don't own a boat personally I might try taking the argosy over and camping on my own sometime in the future, which does seem like it might be an easy way to get in a sort of back packing type trip if you camp on the opposite side of the island from where it docks. Seems like lots of people camping here enjoy crabbing which can be done off the shore with pots. I love the idea of being able to camp on an island, although it is a challenge to have to get all your supplies to shore without getting too wet. I don't really like having to step in the water and I saw a small snake in the driftwood and I am terrified of snakes. There are also a large amount of raccoons which were not too bothersome. I do enjoy that you don't have to pack out your trash, and there are bathrooms available. Some of the bathrooms even have pay showers, which were surprisingly warm and nice after a few days of being on an island. It does seem like the rangers are constantly coming by, they do provide some helpful information but it does start to feel intrusive after awhile. In case you were wondering it is not okay to take your beer with you to the bathroom.

Sure there are a lot of coons but I was never worried about the safety of my little kids. Sure…read morethey keep a bit of a tight leash on the campers but I didn't find it obtrusive. Great park, great beach at low tide on the west side, interesting history. I love coming here.