PORT GAMBLE — The Port Gamble Uplands are again open for non-motorized recreational use, because of significant local rainfall and lower fire risk.
All other Pope Resources lands remain closed until further notice, the company reported. Portions of the Port Gamble Uplands remained closed because of active logging.
“We sincerely appreciate the trail user communities understanding of our needs for seasonal closure and for your continued respect for the lands we own and manage,” Pope Resources said in a press release. If you have any questions, contact Adrian Miller at amiller@orminc.com or 360-394-0595.
REI Port Gamble Park Stewardship Day Oct. 3
The reopening of the uplands creates several volunteer stewardship opportunities.
Help build a new reroute of the Beaver Pond trail in Port Gamble. Stay for a barbecue lunch and go home with an REI T-shirt and water bottle 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3. Your efforts will build on the work of Kitsap Forest and Bay Project partners who helped create this park, providing access to the bay and more than 500 acres of forest trail.
Volunteers should wear long pants, sturdy shoes and bring gloves. RSVP kate@greatpeninsula.org. Meet at the Port Gamble Uplands trailhead south of Port Gamble.
The event is sponsored by REI, North Kitsap Trails Association, Great Peninsula Conservancy, Kitsap County Parks, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance West Sound, Kitsap Audubon and Backcountry Horsemen, Olympic Chapter.
