East

Sound & Bay       

The eastern portal of the ODT begins at the boatyard in Port Townsend and extends approximately 27 miles from Puget Sound to the community of Blyn at the southern tip of Sequim Bay. Of this, 7.3 miles are completed pathway, and approximately 20 miles of this segment is on paved roads. There are 4 supported trailheads and more will be added as sections of the trail are completed.

Whether you arrive by car, plane, or ferry, come and spend one day or several in and around Port Townsend before you begin your adventure across the Olympic Peninsula on the ODT.

On the Trail from Port Townsend, you’ll descend the Quimper Peninsula to the southern tip of Discovery Bay, named in 1792 by Captain George Vancouver, after his ship, the HMS Discovery. Capt. Vancouver thoroughly explored the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and named many geographical features in the region: the Dungeness, Olympic Mountains, and Hood Canal. From Discovery Bay, the route of the ODT follows Old Gardiner Rd, with short sections on Hwy 101. As you approach Blyn, the route follows Old Blyn Hwy. The developed trail resumes at Blyn Rd. & Old Blyn Hwy, 0.6 from Blyn, the site of the Jamestown S’Kallam Tribal Headquarters and the Longhouse Market & Deli, and the Seven Cedars Casino.

Download the ODT East Map

Access Points

  1. Port Townsend. At the PT Boat Haven, 1 mile south of city center. Parking, toilets, water.
  2. Cape George. On Cape George Rd. 0.7 miles west of Discovery Rd. Parking, horse loading, toilet, water.
  3. Milo Curry. At the intersection of S. Discovery Rd. & Milo Curry Rd. Parking, horse loading, toilet.
  4. Diamond Point Trailhead, Parking, horse loading, toilet
  5. Blyn Pullout. On Hwy 101 at southern tip of Sequim Bay. Parking, toilets, tourist information.

Upcoming Events

May
5
Sun
8:30 am Sequim Irrigation Festival Half ... @ Gardiner Community Center
Sequim Irrigation Festival Half ... @ Gardiner Community Center
May 5 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Sequim Irrigation Festival Half Marathon @ Gardiner Community Center
Sunday, May 5 is the Sequim Irrigation Festival’s Half Marathon! This race takes place on the Olympic Discovery Trail. It begins in Gardiner at the community center and finishes at Carrie Blake park at 8:30am. …
May
8
Wed
5:30 pm PTC Board Meeting & Open House –... @ TBA
PTC Board Meeting & Open House –... @ TBA
May 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Peninsula Trails Coalition Board is inviting you to a scheduled In-Person & Zoom meeting. To see  Agenda &meeting information:  May 8th  Board Meeting  Time:           5:30pm to 6:30pm – Meet the …
Jun
1
Sat
5:30 am North Olympic Discovery Marathon... @ 7 Cedars Casino
North Olympic Discovery Marathon... @ 7 Cedars Casino
Jun 1 @ 5:30 am – Jun 2 @ 8:00 am
North Olympic Discovery Marathon NODM @ 7 Cedars Casino
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon (NODM) takes place on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula along the Olympic Discovery Trail. The event hub is downtown Port Angeles and all event activities are within walking distance. Downtown offers …
Jun
12
Wed
6:30 pm PTC Board Meeting – June 12th @ ZOOM
PTC Board Meeting – June 12th @ ZOOM
Jun 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Peninsula Trails Coalition Board is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. To see  Agenda &meeting information:  June 12th  Board Meeting  Time:          June 12th, 2024, 6:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) …