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North Kitsap Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 319 Google reviews · Running trail in Kingston, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Kitsap Heritage Park'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.
800 acres of forestland with a modest network of hiking, dog walking & jogging trails.
What runners say about North Kitsap Heritage Park
“Trails are pretty well maintained, and make for a fun run or casual hike, whatever you're into.”
“Great trails, close to home, this park is perfect for an easy afternoon walk within mossy and picturesque lush.”
“A really nice park to walk in, a tiny bit of up and down hill but nothing crazy and not crowded.”
“It's great for all ages and pet friendly.”
Multiple trails, short and long. But make sure you've got GPS and/or a Trail app, water, and snacks! My husband and I hiked through this park several times, without issue. Took my daughter and 2 nephews today, and we wound-up pretty lost.
I hike at this park multiple times per week and never get tired of it. It's very peaceful with lots to see. There are some steep and uneven trails due to roots and natural barriers. The only issue I have is with some pet owners. Quite a few people don't clean up after their pets and many let their dogs off leash.
Great park with a good variety of trails. At the bottom, take the Boundary Line Trail to the right of you want to avoid the steeper incline of Spine Line trail up to the top. A great little 2.5 mile loop is Boundary to Power line to Shortcut to Spine line. Do it backwards for more vertical going up.
Great trails, close to home, this park is perfect for an easy afternoon walk within mossy and picturesque lush.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautifully groomed trails, can be muddy after a heavy rain, they now have a portapotty, and dog waste station.”
“There are plenty of roots, rocks, and muddy bits, like most trails in Washington this time of year, galoshes or Gore-Tex shoes are recommended.”
“At the bottom, take the Boundary Line Trail to the right of you want to avoid the steeper incline of Spine Line trail up to the top.”
“Great trails, close to home, this park is perfect for an easy afternoon walk within mossy and picturesque lush.”
“Parking at the lots is somewhat limited, so definitely recommend you time your visit around quieter hours.”
“A really nice park to walk in, a tiny bit of up and down hill but nothing crazy and not crowded.”
“Beautifully groomed trails, can be muddy after a heavy rain, they now have a portapotty, and dog waste station.”
Plan your run at North Kitsap Heritage Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitekitsapgov.com
- Phone+1 360-337-5350
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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