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Forest to Sky Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
47.6631, -122.5748 Map & Directions
Length
0.9 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
194 feet
Highest Point
264 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None
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This trail can be hiked on its own or joined with other area trails for a longer outing. Continue reading

Rating
4.00 out of 5

Hiking Forest to Sky Trail

This trail can be hiked on its own or joined with other area trails for a longer outing as part of the Cross Island Trail. This stretch of trail connects two popular areas on the island: Battle Point Park and Grand Forest West, which both have their own network of trails.

It is more than just a connector though, with a beautiful stretch of boardwalk that floats atop a wetland. Open to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders, this trail is a great option to get outside on Bainbridge Island.

Hike Description Written by
Charlie Wakenshaw, WTA Staff

Forest to Sky Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.6631, -122.5748 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

For the western end of the trail:
From the Bainbridge Island ferry dock, drive north on WA-305 for 3 miles. Turn left onto NE Koura Road for 1.4 miles, then turn left onto Miller Road for 0.2 mile. Turn right onto Arrow Point Drive for 0.9 mile and the park entrance will be on your left. Ample parking, restrooms available.

For the eastern end of the trail:
From the Bainbridge Island ferry dock, drive north on WA-305 for 1.6 miles. Turn left onto Madison Ave. and then quickly take the first right onto New Brooklyn Road. After 2.0 miles on New Brooklyn, turn right onto Miller Road for 1.1 miles and the parking area will be on your right. The sign will say Grand Forest West. Park here and walk across the road to find the signed Forest to Sky Trail. Parking for 8 cars, no restrooms.

Take Transit:

Route 106 stops at the intersection of Tolo Road and Battlepoint Drive, which is 0.5 mile from the west park entrance of Battle Point Park.

Route 95 stops at the intersection of Miller Road and Tolo Road, which is 0.25 mile from the eastern end of the trail.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District

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Forest to Sky Trail

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