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Big Tree Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Bremerton, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Big Tree Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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What runners say about Big Tree Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (20 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The scenery along the path was beautiful, and the Trail was well kept.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful trail, but it was steep in some places and slick in the rain so not for any unsteady walkers”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Big Tree was so majestic; the size of it just dwarfed any other tree I've seen and the bubbling creek in the background just made everything feel so peaceful.”

Cute, quick little trail. I took my time looking at stuff and it took about an hour. would like to see more whimsical natural décor. Has a cool bridge and stream and a small bench on the trail you can sit and listen to birds. I would recommend bringing kids. this is a good stop to site see.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth , Mar 2025

Please respect this trail it's a quiet area and should stay as such and that's Grandma's house she is sharing the true love of nature. All the things here are breathing and growing because of this love. Respect the rules and signs its protection to continue future hikes.

★★★★★ — Michelle , Jul 2025

Big Tree Trail is a fairly easy hike through a wonderfully wooded forest. The scenery along the path was beautiful, and the Trail was well kept. It's short at only about 1.1 miles, making it ideal for a quick afternoon hike with the family!

★★★★★ — Brian , May 2025

It was the best walk I've done in Kitsap County this year. It's was so beautiful and peaceful! Great diversity of plants and the largest trees. Saw lots of salmon in Chico Creek.

★★★★★ — Susan , Nov 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 7 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful trail, but it was steep in some places and slick in the rain so not for any unsteady walkers”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful trail, but it was steep in some places and slick in the rain so not for any unsteady walkers”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Big Tree was so majestic; the size of it just dwarfed any other tree I've seen and the bubbling creek in the background just made everything feel so peaceful.”

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Plan your run at Big Tree Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Big Tree Trail

3000 Seabeck Hwy NW, Bremerton, WA 98312

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.