Board of Directors | Peninsula Trails Coalition

Ann Livingston, Executive Director

Ann Livingston joined the Peninsula Trails Coalition as the organization’s first Executive Director in October of 2025.

Ann has consistently taken an entrepreneurial approach to developing and implementing leading edge solutions to sustainability issues facing communities, regions, and states since earning both a Juris Doctorate and an Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Environment, Policy and Society from the University of Colorado in 2000. She has served as the Land Use Attorney for Environment Colorado; Director, Center for Communities by Design at the AIA National Chapter; Boulder County Sustainability Coordinator; Program Manager for State and Local Engagement at the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), Principal Planner in Sustainability for Fort Lauderdale; Climate Advisor for the City of St. Petersburg, FL; and as the Senior Executive and Director of Programs and then the Interim Executive Director of the Southeast Sustainability Direcotrs Network (SSDN) prior to joining the PTC.

For 26 years, Ann has worked collaboratively with multiple levels of government, utilities, the private sector (including technology firms, trade allies, and financial institutions), advocacy groups, Federal Laboratories, the US Department of Energy, and state agencies among others. She has served on the City of Boulder and Xcel Energy Task Force (focused on municipalization and alternative partnership options), as President and Executive Director of the Colorado Green Building Guild, as Vice-President of the Environment Colorado Research and Policy Center Board of Directors, and on numerous other advisory boards and work groups. Ann was named as a Person of the Year by the Boulder Weekly (2009), Sustainability Champion (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2010), and Forty Under Forty by the Boulder County Business Report (2010).

Ann is a 5th generation native Floridian—her love of nature and being immersed in the outdoors inspired her to pursue a career in sustainability and remains a source of motivation today. She’s excited to explore the mountains, rivers, bays, and ocean of the Olympic Peninsula.

Spruce Railroad Trail

This is a beautiful trailhead located at the east end of the 4 mile long Spruce Railroad Trail. It has designated accessible parking spots and accessible restrooms (pit toilets). It’s a great starting point for heading west to explore the ODT along the shore of Lake Crescent and experience the natural wonder of the Olympic Peninsula. West of the trailhead about a mile the ODT passes through a long tunnel, so you may wish to have a headlight or flashlight along. Cyclists are asked to dismount and walk their bikes through the tunnel, so take care and slow down if you’re in a motorized chair.

Elwha River Bridge

This trailhead is not much more than a large parking area along the east bank of the Elwha River. There aren’t any designated accessible parking spots and there are no accessible restrooms. It’s a great place to head off on the ODT if you don’t need those amenities. It’s also a great place to see the Elwha River and the memorable double-decker bridge, where the dedicated Olympic Discovery Trail hangs suspended below the bridge used by automobile traffic.

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Judy Sarles
Joined: 2024PTC Focus: As a member of the PTC BOD, Judy combines her passions of the trails, whether hiking or on horseback, with her professional experience in Finance and Data Management for the benefit of the PTC to ensure its sustainability.Judy is honored to act as one of the representatives for Back Country Horsemen of Washington (multiple chapters) to further collaboration, and partnership across the diverse users of the Olympic Discovery Trail.In Judy’s own words: “The Olympic Peninsula is breathtakingly beautiful and can be intimidating to many. The Olympic Discovery Trail makes the outdoors accessible to all: walking, hiking, biking, and horseback to reconnect with oneself and nature, exercise, or connect and socialize with others. It’s such an asset to the community both for residents and those who visit.”

Don Willott
Joined: 2024

PTC Focus: Progressive realization of our regional trails providing continuous habitat corridor for wildlife and people of all ages and abilities to be physically active in nature.

Don is a member of the Consortium working to complete the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s cross-country Great American Rail-Trail between Bainbridge Island and La Push, now dubbed the “Puget Sound to Pacific,” aka “PS2P.” This unites the Sound-to-Olympics Trail (STO) across Kitsap County with the Olympic Discovery Trail crossing Jefferson & Clallam Counties.

He and his wife, Judy, have been walking, cycling and bird watching along the Olympic Discovery Trail for many years, and now have homes both close to the STO near the Bainbridge ferry, and on the ODT near Port Townsend.

In Kitsap, Don wrote the concept for the STO in 2006, and co-wrote major grants that constructed its first sections. Don continues as the STO VP for the North Kitsap Trails Association.

The Willotts were deeply engaged in the Kitsap Forest & Bay Coalition, which conserved 3,500 acres of forest open space land in Port Gamble, now the Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. In 2022, they worked with Forterra on the campaign which successfully purchased timber rights on 756 acres to preclude further clear cut tree harvest.

In Don’s own words: “Judy and I love collaborating with so many people to create an extraordinary linear park for people and habitat across the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas!”

Port Angeles Waterfront

Known as the “Waterfront Trail” the ODT emerges here from the east at the City Pier, at the foot of Lincoln St. It is a very popular portion of the ODT. There is ample parking, restrooms, designated handicapped parking, and many shops and restaurants in the nearby downtown area. The trail is paved and flat for several miles in both directions.

Morse Creek Trailhead

This trailhead is entered directly from Hwy 101 at the bottom of the Morse Ck valley, at Strait View Dr. There is a small gravel parking lot on the right; the trail entrance heading west is directly opposite the parking lot across the road. There is no designated handicapped parking; there is a port-a-potty visible just east of the parking lot. It is a ramped walkway, gaining access to the long trestle crossing Morse Ck. The trail is paved and flat all the way to the Port Angeles waterfront — about 4 miles along the beach adjacent to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Heading east from Morse Ck, the trail climbs steeply out of the parking lot for 0.5 miles to the Deer Park Scenic Gateway Center and is not recommended for disabled users.

Deer Park Scenic Gateway

This access point is opposite the Deer Park Cinemas on Hwy 101. When westbound on Hwy 101 exit the highway just past the cinemas at Buchanan Dr, on the right, then turn left on Cedar Dr into the Scenic Gateway Center. Heading east, exit the highway to the north (Caution: It will be a left turn across oncoming traffic) at Buchanan Dr, west of the cinemas, at the top of the Morse Ck hill. Turn left onto Cedar Dr and take the second left, signed “Scenic Overlook Ahead”. There is ample parking here, with restrooms and designated handicapped parking. The trail to the west is not recommended for disabled users. It drops steeply down into Morse Ck valley for a distance of 0.5 miles. Heading east, however, the trail is flat and level until the steep hill that approaches the covered bridge at the Bagley Ck ravine. After dropping into the ravine and climbing the east side, the trail is relatively flat for about 4 miles.

Siebert Creek Trailhead

This access point is not recommended for disabled users traveling in either direction. The parking area is located on Wild Currant Wy off the Old Olympic Hwy, but descends very steeply down to the creek level, crosses the pedestrian bridge, and then ascends the far side of the valley very steeply again. There is ample paved parking here, but no toilets, and no designated handicapped parking spots.

Robin Hill Farm

Accessed by either Dryke and Pinnell Rds via US Hwy 101, or by Vautier and Pinnell Rds off the Old Olympic Highway, this park has nearly 200 acres of forestland, meadows, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, and 2.5 miles of equestrian trails. These compacted gravel and dirt trails within the park are 2 – 5 feet wide, and some portions are crossed with tree roots, are steep, and may not be appropriate for handicapped use. There is ample paved parking, a restroom, designated handicapped parking and easy access to the ODT at the Pinnell Rd entrance. The trail is level and flat leaving the park in both directions.

Railroad Bridge Park

This is the site of the Dungeness River crossing and one of the first sections of the ODT to be established. It features a beautifully restored, low-level railroad trestle over 700 ft long. At the Dungeness River Nature Center there is ample paved parking with restrooms, a picnic area, and designated handicapped parking. There is an access ramp that allows both disabled users and tandem cyclists to travel directly up onto the trestle deck. The trail is flat as it leaves the park in both directions, passing by the Audubon Center on its way eastward, and over the river on its route west toward Port Angeles. The Dungeness River Nature Center is well worth a visit.

Carrie Blake Park

This is a large, flat park in the city of Sequim, with good access off of Blake Ave from Washington St. There is ample parking with restrooms and designated handicapped parking spaces. The trail enters and leaves the park on level ground and there are several other trails within the park, some paved. Use caution when exiting the park to the west and within the city of Sequim as the trail uses crosswalks and some sidewalks. The trail is flat throughout the city and to the next access point.

Sequim Bay State Park

The park’s access is directly off US Hwy 101, about 2 miles west of Blyn and 4 miles east of Sequim. There are restrooms and designated handicapped parking spaces. The paved trail descends and rises in both directions around a gully as it passes through the park. All roads throughout the park’s camping and picnicking areas are also paved. The trail is flat in both directions as it leaves the park, but begins to rise within 700 ft of the approach to Whitefeather Wy toward Sequim. There are slight rises and descents as it comes into Sequim; it then flattens out as it approaches the next access point.

Blyn Pullout

This access point is along the north side of US Hwy 101, opposite Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Headquarters in Blyn. There is ample parking with designated handicapped parking, as well as restrooms. Access to the trail is at the west end of the parking area. The trail eastward runs around the tribal parking area and continues for about 1 mile to its current end along Old Blyn Hwy. To the west it slopes gently down to the Old Blyn Hwy. It then uses the road surface for about 0.5 miles before the separated paved trail resumes. Use extreme caution for the first 500 ft due to traffic on the road. Continue straight past the turn to access Hwy 101, then another 1000 ft to the marked trail on the left. The trail is level for about 0.5 miles, then begins climbing gently for 0.75 miles to Dawley Rd. It continues on the lightly traveled road surface for 0.5 miles to Sequim Bay State Park.

Cape George Trailhead

Located on the south side of Cape George Road about 0.75 miles west of Discovery Road, this large gravel parking lot is identified as a Larry Scott Trail parking lot with standard-sized restrooms, but no designated handicapped parking spaces. The trail from Port Townsend approaches along east edge of the parking area. The trail to the south descends at a moderate grade from the trailhead, and then rises slightly and falls again within 0.75 miles of the parking area. It is then relatively level south for another 1.5 miles. The trail then turns east along Douglas Wy, where it descends toward S. Discovery Rd. The trail continues as it turns south again along S. Discovery Rd and becomes somewhat narrow and winding with a rougher surface. The completed trail currently ends at the planned crossing of S. Discovery Rd. The temporary trail route continues on the road toward the Four Corners intersection with State Hwy 20, but is not recommended for disabled travel. There are no shoulders on the road, and traffic travels in excess of 45 mph.

Port Townsend Boat Haven

Enter the boatyard from Haines St and park along the fence near the water, just south of the large craft outhaul area. There are restrooms and designated handicapped parking next to the trail entrance. Identified as both the ODT and The Larry Scott Trail, it begins on the water side of the fence and heads south along the edge of the harbor. The trail climbs very gently past the mill and for about 3.5 miles to the next trailhead. There are moderate slopes approaching the underpass of Hwy 20.

Jeff Selby, Jefferson County
Joined: 2008

PTC Focus: Jeff’s current interests are the completion of the ODT in Jefferson County and the annual PTC fundraiser. The connection of the current end of the Larry Scott Trail, the first 7 & 1/2 miles of the ODT from Port Townsend, to the southern end of Discovery Bay is a priority on which there has been great progress made in recent years. His efforts there will hopefully result in a safe route for trail users in the next few years in order to bypass a very dangerous section of State Route 20 between Discovery Bay and Port Townsend. “I’m thrilled to be involved in the effort to complete the ODT over this difficult terrain to connect to Clallam County.”

Background & Hobbies: Born and raised in the Pacific NW, Jeff enjoys both road and mountain biking, skiing, and hiking.

In Jeff’s own words: “Having grown up in Port Angeles, I’ve hiked most of the trails on the Olympic Peninsula, skied on its mountains and lakes, and cycled many miles on the northern Olympic Peninsula. I’ve traveled to all seven continents, but can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live and play than the beautiful Pacific Northwest.”

Erik Rohrer, Forks
Joined: 2021

PTC Focus: Trail Completion & Maintenance. Erik, an active hiker, biker and sailor, has been an attorney and elected judge in Clallam County for the past thirty years.

Current: Trail Adopter (along with Cari) of a five mile West-end section of the ODT and a member of the Clallam County Trails Advisory Committee.

Past: Chair/President of several boards, including Peninsula College, Pacific Northwest Trail Association and Forks Chamber of Commerce.

Jeni Little, Jefferson County
Board member 2014-2019; 2023

PTC Focus: Recruitment/retention committee member.

Background & Hobbies: As an avid runner/cyclist I’m interested in supporting events that happen on the Olympic Discovery Trail such as the North Olympic Discovery Marathon/Run the Peninsula races & Ian’s Ride which highlight accessibility to the ODT.

Longtime board chair/race director of the Port Townsend Marathon Association’s/ Jefferson Healthcare ‘Rhody Run’

Former Head Coach for PT Highschool Cross Country team.

Former board member and staff person for the Olympic Peninsula YMCA.

Longtime marathon & ultramarathon runner including Boston, New York & – Marine Corps Marathon, Mt. Si 50 miler & 50k.

Member of Threshold Choir in Port Townsend.

In Jeni’s own words: “In late August of 2019 Jeff Selby, Bob Peterson and I cycled the entire Olympic Discovery Trail (133 miles) from sunup at Boat Haven in Port Townsend to sundown in La Push… that experience sustained me in subsequent years and serves as the vision for completion of the Olympic Discovery Trail.”

Jim Mantell, Jefferson County
Joined: 2020

PTC Focus: Work on trail projects and marketing.

Background & Hobbies: Jim is currently on the board of the Jefferson County ReCyclery. In 2018/2019, he was the President of the Cyclists of Greater Seattle, a recreational cycling club. From 2008 to 2018 he was the co-owner of NetReflector, a Seattle based market research company focused on customer experience.

For over 50 years Jim has been an active cyclist, biking on less traveled roads throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

In Jim’s own words: “Cycling improves the quality of life for both individuals and the community at large.”

Rich James, Clallam County
Joined: 2019

Rich worked for Clallam County for 28 years with 25 of those years being in the Public Works Department.

As the County Transportation Program Manager, Rich worked on planning, property acquisition, funding, engineering and contract supervision for the Clallam County effort to construct the Olympic Discovery Trail.

Rich also supervised the County Trail Volunteer effort in support of the trail and the County Chain Gang work in building the Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route segment.

Brian Anderson, Clallam County
Joined: 2016

PTC Focus: Corresponding Secretary, Constituent Database and ODT website.

Background & Hobbies: Brian spent his career in sales and marketing. Prior to retiring, he was president of Vision Bankcard, a merchant bank card provider with more than 8,500 clients. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and cycling.

In Brian’s own words: “I want to give others who love the outdoors a means to discover the wonders of the Olympic Peninsula.”

Bob Petersen, Jefferson County
Joined: 2015

PTC Focus: A jack-of-all-trades, Bob is up for taking on any trail project that needs to be done.

Background & Hobbies: Bob’s work life focused on building teams for complex technical project, first as an environmental engineer, and later in automotive software development. Today, Bob teaches people how to move using the Feldenkrais Method and is on the board of wind energy startup Regenedyne.

In Bob’s own words: “Coming from a long line of fisherman, being semiretired and living on Discovery Bay is like coming home in a very deep, satisfying way. I’m looking for a way to build community in my community. Building a trail across the Olympic Peninsula offers a unique opportunity to do that using the skills and interests I have developed over the years.”

John Dolansky, Treasurer
Joined: 2010

PTC Focus: Provides the PTC with responsible financial management and reporting to enable it to succeed in achieving its mission and vision.

Background & Hobbies: Sixteen years as a controller, assistant controller, and data processing manager in various firms. Owner of John F. Dolansky CPA since 1988. Former Big Brother in Big Brothers Big Sisters; former Jaycee. John enjoys cycling, traveling, and cooking spicy food.

In John’s own words: “Ever since I retired to Sequim and the Olympic Peninsula, my hope has been to help finish the length of the ODT and showcase it to all cyclists around the world.”

Andy Stevenson, Clallam County
Joined: 2008

PTC Focus: Trail construction and maintenance west of the Elwha River.

Background & Hobbies: In addition to his PTC board responsibilities, Andy currently serves as the chairman of the Clallam County Trails Advisory Committee and is a member of the Recreation and Conservation Office WWRP Trails Advisory Committee.

He is a former president and vice president of the PTC. Andy lives on the West End, where he can usually be found cycling the local trails, tracks, and back roads. He also enjoys kayaking and hiking with his dogs. Andy is a Marine Geologist, retired from a 32 year career with the USGS.

Molly Erickson, Vice President, West Clallam County
Joined: 2018

PTC Focus: Trail projects. Liaison to the Forks and LaPush communities.

Background & Hobbies: After 44 years, Molly retired from the US Forest Service with 30 years in development and operation of recreation facilities and trails. As the former project lead for the Olympic Discovery Trail on Olympic National Forest, she continues to help link the West End communities with the rest of the trail system. She also is a member of the Red Cross, is a long term care resident advocate, and enjoys her three granddaughters and exploring our created world.

From Molly: “Help us make a Difference.”

Jan Whitlow, Vice President, Central Clallam County
Joined: 2016

PTC Focus: Representing the equestrian community to cultivate shared-use standards and practices on the Olympic Discovery Trail.

Background & Hobbies: Jan has enjoyed a varied career as an archaeologist, historian, and technical writer for computer and medical device manufacturers. Horses are her passion. She takes care of a small herd at her home in Port Angeles. Jan is also a member of Backcountry Horsemen of Washington—Peninsula Chapter and helps to maintain the trails in western Clallam County.

Gordon Taylor, Vice President, East Clallam County
Joined: 2013

PTC Focus: Trail projects. Liaison to the City of Port Angeles.

Background & Hobbies: Gordon worked in heavy industrial maintenance and military testing for 40 years before retiring from Nippon Paper in Port Angeles. He began bicycling after being advised to pick up lower-impact exercise. This led to riding the West Port Angeles trail before it had a bridge and paving, and then joining that trail’s improvement project and the Peninsula Trails Coalition. Gordon is also into metalworking, motorcycles, and auto racing.

One of Gordon’s favorite quotes: “Those that say a job cannot be done should not interrupt those that are doing it.” ―George Bernard Shaw

Merrily Mount, Vice President, Jefferson County
Joined: 2019

PTC Focus: It gives me great pride, pleasure, and purpose to represent my community on the Board of Directors of the Peninsula Trails Coalition.

Background & Hobbies: My career spans a forty-five year period of time where I practiced primary care as a family nurse practitioner in settings around the world and transitioning to retirement in Quilcene, Washington. I enjoyed my career and had many new adventures hiking, walking, and bicycling. I find a great sense of well being sharing with nature. We have the best of the best here on the Olympic Peninsula.

The Larry Scott Memorial Trail / Olympic DiscoveryTrail will link our trail towns together so we can connect our energy and resources. This trail is an alternate transportation route. This trail will benefit all of us in many ways and will have a positive effect on our health and well being.

Hippocrates stated “Walking is man’s best medicine.“ Take time and enjoy life in motion.

Whether you are with a horse, a bicycle, a walking stick, solo or with friends… running, walking, or meandering in Nature… send a Smile and Hello as you pass.

See you on the Trail.

Goal: To have the Olympic Discovery Trail – “Pathway to the Pacific” – completed for all to use.

Jeff Bohman, President
Joined the Board: 1991

After a career with the National Park Service and other employers in a series of natural resource and watershed management positions, Jeff spent his last nine years before retiring working for Olympic NP on the Elwha River Restoration project (hydro dam removal, etc.). Retirement is spent on various recreation and travel experiences, often with family, as well as a variety of community service activities.

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