Bainbridge Island, a 35-minute ferry ride from Seattle, is a worthy running destination. There are quiet roads, 44 miles of trails, and 1600 acres of parkland. Bainbridge Island is divided into 3 sections: north island, central island and south island. This park & trail finder is an excellent guide, with detailed trail information and numerous maps that can be viewed and downloaded. Note: Most of the roads on Bainbridge lack sidewalks, but aside from the main roads (Hwy 3, 305, 307) are little trafficked. A few favorites are below. Our thanks to Mike for his suggestions!
Favorite Bainbridge Island Parks and Trails for Running. In the north is Hidden Cove Trail and Manzanita Park Trail, each covering ~2 miles. On central island are three great areas for running: Battle Point Park, and the Grand Forest East & Grand Forest West Trail Systems. Each has ~3 miles of fairly easy trails and can be run separately or combined for a longer run! On the southern part of the island, we love the Fort Ward Trail System, which has ~3.3 miles of trails rated moderate.
- Fort Ward is the site of a ParkRun. Every Saturday, 9am
Good Bainbridge Island Roads for Running. Rolling Bay, on the northeast part of Bainbridge, features long, quiet roads. At the south end is a scenic 1/2 mile road along Manitou Beach. The Fletcher Bay area also has some nice roads for running. We love combining with Battle Point Park (3 miles of trails) & the 2 miles of trails at Gazzam Lake. Just south of Gazzam Lake is ~1 mile of lovely waterfront running along Crystal Springs Dr., NE.
Bainbridge Island, a 35-minute ferry ride from Seattle, is a worthy running destination. There are quiet roads, 44 miles of trails, and 1600 acres of parkland. Bainbridge Island is divided into 3 sections: north island, central island and south island. This park & trail finder is an excellent guide, with detailed trail information and numerous maps that can be viewed and downloaded. Note: Most of the roads on Bainbridge lack sidewalks, but aside from the main roads (Hwy 3, 305, 307) are little trafficked. A few favorites are below. Our thanks to Mike for his suggestions!
Favorite Bainbridge Island Parks and Trails for Running. In the north is Hidden Cove Trail and Manzanita Park Trail, each covering ~2 miles. On central island are three great areas for running: Battle Point Park, and the Grand Forest East & Grand Forest West Trail Systems. Each has ~3 miles of fairly easy trails and can be run separately or combined for a longer run! On the southern part of the island, we love the Fort Ward Trail System, which has ~3.3 miles of trails rated moderate.
- Fort Ward is the site of a ParkRun. Every Saturday, 9am
Good Bainbridge Island Roads for Running. Rolling Bay, on the northeast part of Bainbridge, features long, quiet roads. At the south end is a scenic 1/2 mile road along Manitou Beach. The Fletcher Bay area also has some nice roads for running. We love combining with Battle Point Park (3 miles of trails) & the 2 miles of trails at Gazzam Lake. Just south of Gazzam Lake is ~1 mile of lovely waterfront running along Crystal Springs Dr., NE.
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