East Central

River & Prairie

The East Central quarter of ODT connects from Blyn through Sequim to Port Angeles. It is 26.1 miles long with 24.1 miles completed and paved and 2 miles of temporary, on-road or gravel trail in 3 spots. There are 9 bridges spanning creeks and rivers that flow north from the Olympic Mountains to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Four of the bridges are large, restored railroad trestles dating to 1914-15. The trail is about 70% on the abandoned Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul and Pacific railroad grade, which provides gentle slopes and easy rides. The section starts and ends near sea level. The highest elevation in this section is ~ 250 ft.

This prairie-like region has a rich farming tradition and a quiet, country atmosphere. After a gentle climb along the west edge of Sequim Bay, the trail passes through the city of Sequim, the business and cultural center for the area.

West from the city, the trail passes through Railroad Bridge Park, with its Dungeness River Nature Center and wildlife exhibits. It crosses the Dungeness River flood plain on a large, restored timber railroad bridge and a new, 780 foot trestle with excellent views of the turbulent river bed. The prairie, where eagles, hawks and ravens hunt, transitions to forest as the trail moves further west. From the Deer Park Overlook, with views of the Olympic Range, the trail drops to cross Morse Ck on a 400 foot restored railroad trestle. It turns north to reach the Strait of Juan de Fuca, then follows the shoreline 4 miles into downtown Port Angeles.

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Access Points

1. Jamestown S’Klallam Campus in Blyn, on US Hwy 101, Parking, toilets, water, convenience shop.
2. Sequim Bay State Park. On US Hwy 101, 3 miles east of Sequim. Parking, camping, toilets and showers, beaches.
3. Whitefeather Way. Just off US Hwy 101, Directly adjacent to the Johnson Creek trestle, Parking, toilet.
4. Carrie Blake City Park. Blake Ave at Fir St. Parking, toilets, water, picnic areas.
5. Railroad Bridge Park. West end of Hendrickson Rd. Parking, toilets, water, river walks, wildlife exhibit, picnic areas.
6. Robin Hill County Park. Pinnell Rd just west of Vautier Rd. Parking, toilets, picnic areas, trails.
7. Siebert Creek Trailhead, Wild Current Way. Adjacent to where the ODT crosses under the Old Olympic Highway. Parking only
8. Deer Park rest stop on US Hwy 101, Parking, toilets, water.
9. Morse Creek trailhead. Straitview Dr just north of Hwy 101. Parking only.
10. Ennis Creek trailhead. Ennis St. in Port Angeles, Parking only.
11. Port Angeles City Pier. Lincoln St at W. Front St. Parking, toilets, water, tourist info center, shopping and restaurants, transportation center.