Kitsap Trail Running Committee
wELCOME TO Kitsap Mountaineers tRAIL rUNNING
The Kitsap Mountaineers Trail Running group runs the trails mostly on the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas.
Local Trail Maps and Trail Running Series
Check out these links for trail maps and trail running events.
Poulsbo Running Roots Rock Running
Map of the trails at North Kitsap Heritage Park in Kingston
Map of the Newberry Hill Heritage Park near Silverdale
Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park
Map of the trails at Green Mountain - southwest of Silverdale.
Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series - Just east of Seattle are three peaks called Tiger Mountain, Cougar Mountain, and Squak Mountain.
Trail Runner Responsibility
Any person who participates in a trail run with the Kitsap Mountaineers is expected to assume and fulfill the following responsibilities.
Follow COVID-19 Protocol
Required equipment: 10 essentials, adequate clothing, and adequate footwear.
The trail runner should:
- Be adequately prepared for the trail run. This includes having the above-required equipment that is appropriate for the weather and the location.
- Be in a physical condition adequate for the trail run.
- Be a responsible group member and abide by the decisions of the leader or consensus of the group.
- Follow correct procedures for trip registration, canceling, and wait-listing.
- Have a signed waiver before proceeding on a trail run.
As a courtesy to those new to The Mountaineers we offer the following:
- Trip leaders know the route and oversee the group. Leaders, in conjunction with a MOFA leader when present, are also responsible for managing the smooth exit of the group in the unlikely event of an emergency.
- Runners are expected to behave in a safe and responsible manner and be adequately prepared for the trip. Those who are not adequately equipped for the trip may, at the leader's discretion, be sent home for the sake of safety. So please, don't forget your 10 essentials.
- Each guest runner must have a signed waiver on file. Waivers may be filed electronically during online registration or filed by email to the trail run leader before the trip.
FYI and per COVID-19 guidelines
Carpooling, Cross Sound Transportation & The Meeting Places
Northern Olympic Peninsula trail runs initially meet at the Park-n-Ride at the Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene, 22097 Viking Way NW, Poulsbo, WA. It is on Viking Way, north of Hwy 305, adjacent to the Washington State Patrol office (talk about secure parking!)
Southern Olympic Peninsula trail runs meet at the Bremerton National Airport.
Mileage:
For driver/passenger planning purposes, the one-way distance from Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene to:
- Heart of the Hills Ranger Station, Heather Park, and Lake Angles trailheads is 63 miles.
- Hurricane Ridge Parking Lot is 75 miles.
- Camp Handy Trailhead is 59 miles.
- Tubal Cain Trailhead is 61 miles.
- Silver Lakes Trailhead is 62 miles.