Spruce Railroad Trail
Explore this rail-to-trail hike along Lake Crescent and connect with this hike's rich history.
Total Distance: 8.0 miles
Total Ascent: 100ft
Highest Point: 650ft
Total Ascent: 100ft
Highest Point: 650ft
Difficulty: Easy
Our Hiking Time: 3h
Required Permit: None
Our Hiking Time: 3h
Required Permit: None
To get there, take the Bainbridge Island Ferry, following State Route 305 through Poulsbo to State Route 3. Follow SR 3 to the Hood Canal Bridge, taking a left over the bridge onto State Route 104. Follow SR 104 as it merges onto US 101 and continue another 36 miles to Port Angeles, taking a left on Lincoln Street to stay on US 101. Continue 17 miles to East Beach Road and take a right. Continue for about 4 miles, crossing the Lyre River to a road signed Spruce Railroad Trail. Take a left and find the parking for the trailhead where the public road ends. View Google Directions >>
Two trailheads serve the Spruce Railroad Trail, allowing hikers to start at either end, or take two cars and shuttle between the trailheads for shorter hike. From the eastern trailhead, the route begins easily, following the bones of one of the many logging roads built to bring lumber down to the railway. This trail is a great winter hiking option as the lake tends to minimize the snow. There's a lot more to Spruce Railroad, and you can learn all about it in Hiking through History Washington: Exploring the Evergreen State's Past by Trail. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!
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