Public Trails

Rayonier’s timberlands contain many special and unique natural spaces, and Rayonier is happy to allow public access to several of these designated areas. As a general rule, permits and/or licenses are required for access to Rayonier land. Please visit www.rayonierhunting.com to determine whether a permit is available for the land you are interested in. However, permits are not required while on the following roads, trails, and/or lakes.

PORT GAMBLE TRAILS

The majority of the forestland south of Port Gamble part of Kitsap County’s Forest Heritage Park and is subject to the County’s regulations for access. Part of the trail network extends onto Rayonier properties adjacent to the County Park. These trails are accessible to the public, for free, without a permit.

https://www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Pages/PortGambleHeritagePark.aspx

HANSVILLE GREENWAY TRAIL

Kitsap County has obtained a trail easement connecting the trailhead off of Hansville Road to Lower Hawks pond. Portions of this trail cross Rayonier properties and are accessible to the public for free, without a permit.

https://www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Documents/HansvilleGrnwy_TrailMap.pdf

TARBOO LAKE

The public can access Tarboo Lake via the County road for free, without a permit.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/tarboo-lake

MOUNT JUPITER

The road to the Mount Jupiter trailhead crosses Rayonier property and is open for walking or bicycle, for free, without a permit.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/olympic/recarea/?recid=48063

TEAL LAKE PARKING AREA AND DOCK

Rayonier is continuing to provide the Department of Fish and Wildlife with an easement that allows parking for fishing and access to the dock on Teal Lake. The public may access Teal Lake and the facilities via Hwy 104 to Teal Lake Road for free, without a permit.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/teal-lake