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The čičməhán Trail: The End Of The Trail

It's middle of November and cold at night, but so clear outside. It seemed to me that the wind was telling me it was time to finish the čičməhán Trail in Port Townsend, Washington before winter comes, and with it the short, dark rainy days that don't encourage one to go outside. It took us… Continue reading The čičməhán Trail: The End Of The Trail

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Local Adventures: The čičməhán Trail In Fort Worden State Park

The čičməhán Trail runs through Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington as part of the trail. This section currently must be broken into two separate hikes, as part of the trail is blown out. This is worth the effort to do this section, as you get a bonus of enjoying the state park,… Continue reading Local Adventures: The čičməhán Trail In Fort Worden State Park

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Local Adventures: Artillery Hill

Fort Worden State Park sits just outside of Port Townsend's bustling tourist zone on the Quimper Peninsula in Washington State. It's just up and over one huge hill, only a few minutes from the ferry dock if driving. It offers over 11 miles of hiking trails (see here for a trail map), and so much… Continue reading Local Adventures: Artillery Hill

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Local Adventures: Larry Scott Memorial Trail Waterfront

It is doable to reach this trailhead by foot, from the ferry dock in Port Townsend, Washington - on the Quimper Peninsula, meaning one can walk on from the Coupeville ferry dock on Whidbey Island and do it without a car. The walk from the ferry dock and back is the same length as the… Continue reading Local Adventures: Larry Scott Memorial Trail Waterfront

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Local Adventures: The čičməhán Trail in Historic Downtown Port Townsend

In historic downtown Port Townsend are 8 locations of The čičməhán Trail. I have layed them out in a path that gets the walking uphill out of the way, then downhill and flat as you finish. You'll end in the historic downtown, where if hungry or thirsty (or need bathrooms), many options abound. These locations… Continue reading Local Adventures: The čičməhán Trail in Historic Downtown Port Townsend