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McCormick Forest Park

Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
47.3512, -122.6213 Map & Directions
Length
3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
200 feet
Highest Point
400 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
Find wildlife, forest trails and a fenced dog part at McCormick Forest Park. Photo by McGrubber. Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Old growth
  • Good for kids
  • Wildlife
  • Fall foliage

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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A 122 acre park near Gig Harbor, with trails that offer a wide range of difficulty, from flat, to 200 foot elevation gains. Continue reading

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Hiking McCormick Forest Park

McCormick Forest Park is a great hiking area on the Kitsap Peninsula. Find here an extensive network of trails, the hub of which is McCormick Creek.

With 122 acres of space to explore in Gig Harbor, visitors here will find a wide range of trails, ranging from flat to 200 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy old growth trees, plenty of wildlife, and more than three miles of trail.

Peer down into McCormick Creek canyon or tilt your head back and marvel at the huge trees. There is also a fenced in dog park, where Fido can roam and socialize with other dogs. Outside of the fence, dogs need to be on a leash.

McCormick Forest Park

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.3512, -122.6213 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

Follow WA 16 W to Burnham Dr NW. Take the Burnham Dr NW exit from WA-16 E for 8.9 miles. Follow Sehmel Dr NW to Bujacich Rd NW, parking across from the fire station.

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Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula

PenMet Parks

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McCormick Forest Park Map PDF: https://bit.ly/2CkFNzx

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McCormick Forest Park

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