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Destination Fay Bainbridge Park, on Bainbridge Island, WA   Difficulty Rating Easy: running on roads/sidewalks/shoulders of roads to the park, one long uphill. Roads are quiet but watch for cars especially when the shoulder or sidewalk is narrow or nonexistent. 7 miles, 630 feet of elevation gain from Bainbridge Island ferry terminal to Fay Bainbridge park Noteworthy Fay Bainbridge Park is right on the water and provides a delightful beach access point. Most campsites are not very private and are near volleyball courts and play fields. Some campsites are more secluded or you can glamp by booking a cabin. Campsites have a space for a tent, picnic table and a fire ring. There is a shelter by the beach. Potable water and trash service is available on-site. Firewood is for sale and showers are available in the campground bathroom. Campground host can answer questions. Campsites at the park can be reserved 10 days in advance or there is a walk-up hiker/biker site.   Ferry...

   Destination Pedro Camp from Dingford Creek trailhead, following Forest Service Road 56 (closed to vehicles; pedestrians and cyclists OK) along the north side of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. Pass the junction with the turnoff for Goldmyer Hot Springs, then follow the road to Hardscrabble Horse Camp to access the Dutch Miller Gap Trail #1030. The next day I had a reservation to soak at Goldmyer Hot Springs, accessible on foot from my campsite! The very rainy Middle Fork area rained on me so I camped in the rain at Hardscrabble Horse Camp, stopping short of Pedro Camp; I did venture a few miles down the trail to see the views after setting up camp. Difficulty Rating Moderate to Hardscrabble Horse Camp: approximately 8 miles on Forest Service Road 56 with 1500 feet of elevation gain, very runnable surface but a steady elevation gain, sometimes steep, after the Goldmyer Hot Springs junction. Difficult: add on the 5 miles of somewhat rough trail to Pedro Camp or further afie...