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Park · Fort Ebey State Park

Fort Ebey State Park

4.6 mi round trip557 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Campground
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightCampground
Overnight stays only in park campgrounds, booked through Washington State Parks.

Washington State Parks rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Suggested hike4.6 miRound trip to the far side
Elevation gain557 ftRound trip
Trails17.8 miTotal in the park

Overview

Fort Ebey State Park has about 17.8 miles of trails. Our suggested hike is a 4.6-mile round trip from Kettles Gate to the far side of the trail network, following Kettles Trail, then Humpty Dump, then Alder Grove, then High Traverse, then Boundary Trail, then Hugh's Delight. Shorten or extend it as you like.

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What you need

Parking and passes

This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.

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Getting there

The hike starts at Kettles Gate. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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