Kitsap County, WA

PORT GAMBLE
TRAIL GUIDE

Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park is Kitsap County's premier mountain bike destination. 91+ trails from beginner green to elite proline, built and maintained by the Evergreen West Sound Chapter.

Total Trails

91+

Difficulty Range

Green → Proline

Parking Fee

Free — No Pass

Dogs Allowed

Yes, On Leash

Trail Map

FIND THE TRAILS

Full Interactive Trail Map on Trailforks
Getting There

PARKING & ACCESS

Stottlemeyer Trailhead

Main trailhead — Poulsbo side

25398 Stottlemeyer Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370

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Petrichor Parking Lot

Newer lot — close to Port Gamble

G-1340, Poulsbo, WA 98370

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Main Trailhead

Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park

Olympic Resources Trails, Kingston, WA 98346

(360) 337-5350

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Free

No parking fee. No Discover Pass required. Port Gamble trails are free for everyone.

Check Evergreen West Sound on Facebook for current conditions and seasonal closures before heading out.

Annual Event

HOTLAPS MTB

Once a year, Port Gamble plays host to Hotlaps MTB — one of the most anticipated mountain bike events in the Pacific Northwest. Riders of all levels descend on the park for a day of timed laps, good vibes, and everything that makes Port Gamble special.

The event showcases some of the best trails in the park and brings the local riding community together in a big way. Whether you're pinning it for a fast time or just soaking in the atmosphere, Hotlaps is a can't-miss day on the Kitsap County MTB calendar.

LocationPort Gamble Forest Heritage Park
FrequencyAnnual event
FormatTimed laps — all skill levels welcome
VibeCommunity-driven, high-energy, PNW MTB culture

Follow @hotlapsmtb on Instagram for event dates and registration announcements.

Hotlaps MTB — rider sending a jump at Port Gamble
Hotlaps MTB — high speed trail action at Port Gamble
Hotlaps MTB — riders and spectators at Port Gamble
Trail Listings

TRAILS BY DIFFICULTY

Full list on Trailforks

Easy — Green Circle

6 trails
Beaver Pond Trail
Upper Entrance
Weekend at Bermies
Wild West
Petrichor Connecting Trail
Dual Slalom

Intermediate — Blue Square

28 trails
Forbidden Forest Trail
Ewok Trail
Downhell Trail
Ranger
ET Trail
DnD
Bobsled
Camelbacks
Twisted Sister
Upper Mirkwood
Lower Mirkwood
Hope Trail
New Hope
Valley Trail
Hyper Space
Outer Limits
Lite Speed
Ridge Trail
Secret Squirrel
Bluff Trail
Buzzcut
The Hub
Loop Trail
Clear Cut Trail
Trail 4
Mr. Sparkle
Over Hard
Ever Easy

Advanced — Black Diamond

13 trails
Cool Runnings
Steam Donkey
Derailed
Mordor
Okilly Dokilly
The Hood (Priesthood)
Ankle Biter
Maggie Rocks
Next Day Air
Next Day Air Drop
Phoenix
Ice Man Jump Line
Fort Night

Expert — Double Black Diamond

3 trails
Hip-opotomus
Iceman
UFO

Proline — Elite / Pro Only

1 trail
Maverick
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Hiking & Multi-Use

7 routes
Forbidden Forest Trail Loop (8.5 mi, 350 ft gain)
Forbidden Forest, Downhell & Ewok Loop (4 mi, 479 ft gain)
Port Gamble & Poulsbo Trail (10.9 mi, 869 ft gain)
Ewok, ET, Lower Mirkwood, Mordor, Twisted Sister & Ranger Loop
Tessa's Trail Loop
Ewok Climb Trail
Sid Knutson Trail (3.1 mi — longest trail in the area)

91+ trails total. This lists the major named trails — for the complete interactive list with conditions, ratings, and GPS data:

View on Trailforks
Every Wednesday

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDES

Every Wednesday Infinity Cyclery closes up early and heads to Port Gamble for our weekly group ride — the same tradition that sparked the idea for the shop. Good people, great trails, no fees, no sign-up.

When

Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM

Meet At

Port Gamble Heritage Park Parking Lot

Difficulty

Blue or higher — XC & park mix

Who

All levels willing to push themselves

More About Group Rides
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Gear Up at Infinity Cyclery

We're just minutes from Port Gamble — stop by before or after your ride for tubes, trail essentials, repairs, or to rent a bike if you're visiting from off the ferry.

  • Bike rentals — ride Port Gamble without hauling your own
  • Expert repairs & tune-ups before you hit the trails
  • Tubes, tires, and trail parts in stock
  • Staff who ride Port Gamble every week
  • Open Tue–Sat · 11am–6pm (Wed 10am–5pm)

Support the Trails You Ride

Port Gamble's trail system exists because of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance West Sound Chapter. Follow them for conditions, volunteer days, and to support the work.