New Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Map

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Soon users will see all-new maps posted along the trails in PGFHP. A brochure containing the new map along with a brief narrative about the park and a list of some family-friendly loop trails will soon be in boxes at trailheads as well. NKTA would like to extend a warm thank you to the generous volunteers who put this together - the Park stewards, the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (especially to EMBA member Brian Kilpatrick) and to REI for funding the brochure. The expertise and generosity of these volunteers have created a map that will benefit everyone who uses our wonderful park.

Another Thank You

NKTA would also like to thank the 50+ volunteers who joined the Great Peninsula Conservancy and us on October 27 to help make the Shoreline Trail even better. Viewpoints were cleared and given easier access, picnic tables were moved in, and of course, the trail itself was widened and lengthened. NKTA truly appreciates the time and effort of community members who work to make our natural spaces accessible to everyone. Thank you!

Coordinating SR 305 Safety Improvements
with the Sound to Olympics Trail

The Washington State Department of Transportation held a public meeting recently to discuss plans for traffic improvements along SR 305 between Bainbridge Island and Poulsbo. A lot of the discussion dealt with special problems the roundabout included in those plans can present to bicyclist, especially those who are not commuters. In addition to safety issues NKTA attendees and other community members were very vocal about reminding officials of the need to plan those improvements with the Sound to Olympics Trail (STO) in mind. We feel it is vital to plan with an eye to the future, so all infrastructure improvements can accommodate the future STO. To that end, we would like to extend our appreciation to WSDOT for creating a public forum for community members and their concerns to be heard.

If you would like to know more about the SR 305 Corridor Improvements, please visit their website.

Looking for a Worthy Cause for End of the Year Donations?
Look No Further

We would like to encourage you to continue your donations to the North Kitsap Trails Association. Your donations allow us to do the work that benefits us all. Some accomplishments from 2018:

• Acquisition of the Pope Resource properties in Port Gamble. NKTA worked with others to preserve as natural space an area larger than Discovery Park in Seattle
• Opened a loop trail and overlooks on the Bluff Trail along the Port Gamble shoreline
• Assisted with Port Gamble Park work parties to improve access and trails within the park (such as the Bluff Trail and Secret Squirrel Trail). (NKTA provided volunteers, equipment, and food!)
• Purchased a covered trailer in which tools and other NKTA items can be safely stored.
• Completed a new and improved map of Port Gamble Heritage Park
• Continued to keep the needs and vision of the STO in front of state and county decision-makers.

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Another Way To Give

NKTA has open spaces on our board for new directors; the primary requirement is a willingness to work toward the achievement of our mission. If you are interested in lending your time, passion and talents to our local trails, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..