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Clear Creek Trail

Location
Kitsap County
Date Conserved
1994
Acreage
186
Property Type
Open to the Public
Property Attributes
Forests, Greenspaces, Recreational Trails, Shorelines, Streams, Wetlands/Ponds
Address
9641 Levin Road NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
[-122.68485464300, 47.65219571780]
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Clear Creek Trail

The Clear Creek Trail is a valuable community resource that thousands of people use each year to enhance their physical and mental health while connecting with nature. Managed by Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) in partnership with Kitsap County, the trail stretches from Silverdale Waterfront Park in the south to the Schold Farm in the north. It follows salmon-bearing Clear Creek as it winds through the downtown areas of Kitsap County’s largest retail center, passing through riparian habitats, wetlands, and remnant forests. This non-motorized trail is wheelchair friendly, where possible, and is enjoyed by many, including families, dog walkers, runners, and cyclists, making it one of the best urban hiking trails in Kitsap County.  

History of the Clear Creek Trail 

Clear Creek, named in 1886 by Hannah Schold who was inspired by the creek’s clarity after a storm, has a rich history. Today, Clear Creek and Dyes Inlet, which it feeds, remain the usual and accustomed fishing area for the Suquamish Tribe, who have stewarded this land since time immemorial. In 1950, the Best family built a barn called Tides End at the mouth of Clear Creek, which later became a community landmark. In the 1990’s, the barn and surrounding property were donated to the Kitsap Land Trust (which later became Great Peninsula Conservancy). This donation initiated the development of the Clear Creek Trail System.  

In 1993, the Clear Creek Task Force was formed, helping to create and maintain a community wide network to support, educate and focus actions to preserve, protect and restore the Clear Creek ecosystem. The old barn has since been restored and turned into the Clear Creek Sa’qad Interpretive Center, enhancing the area’s historical and environmental significance. Today, the Clear Creek Trail System is maintained by GPC in partnership with Kitsap County and private landowners along Clear Creek.  

Visit the Clear Creek Trail 

There are many trailheads and parking areas from which to access the Clear Creek Trail. Check out the Clear Creek Trail map and find a trailhead near you!  

Get Involved: Become a Member of the Clear Creek Trail Team 

Help protect and enhance the Clear Creek Trail, the beloved trail corridor in Silverdale, WA that winds through salmon-bearing streams, wetlands, and forests. When you join the Clear Creek Trail Team, you’ll assist in maintaining the trail’s natural beauty and safeguarding its ecosystems, ensuring this cherished community resource remains a hub for outdoor recreation and healthy habitat for wildlife.  

From families to cyclists, thousands enjoy the trail each year, and your efforts will help preserve its legacy for future generations. Donate Today or Volunteer with Us to make a meaningful impact in your community! 

Project Partners

Kitsap County
Clear Creek Task Force