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Port Ludlow :: a Master Planned Resort Community for All Ages :: Birding, Boating, Golfing, Hiking, & More |
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Timberton Loop
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The Timberton Loop Trail is approximately five miles long. It follows a combination of logging roads, utility or golf course access roads, and back country walking paths. It is not a difficult trail but it does have some hills and there are no short cuts or services along the trail. The Timberton Loop Trail can be entered from either the parking lot that is halfway up Timberton Drive, from Heritage Drive in Timberton Village, or from the access road leading from the Port Ludlow Golf Course which intersects the trail at the one mile marker. These directions assume that you start the loop from the parking lot. There is a trailhead marker to indicate the beginning of the trail. Twenty-one rocks have been painted with white numbers and arrows to mark the route along the Timberton Loop. There are numerous side trails, so watch for these markers so you don't get lost. The first rock, numbered #1, is located a few yards along the trail past the parking lot. Rock markers #1, #2, and #3 are close together, followed by a short space, and then you'll see rocks #4 and #5. |
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There are side trails before rock marker #4, and a pond and another side trail between rock markers #4 and #5. |
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After another space, there will be another side trail that you do not take, and you'll see rock marker #6 with an arrow indicating the direction to take to stay on the Timberton Loop path. This is generally the pattern with the numbered rock markers - they have been placed to discourage you from accidentally taking side paths. |
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The first mile of the Timberton Loop dissects the Trail 9 golf course. The course is large enough that you shouldn't see any golfers, with the possible exception of around rock markers #2 and #7, which is approximately where the golf cart roads cross the trail. A golf cart trail back to the clubhouse intersects the trail on the left (east) side of the trail right before the #9 rock-marker. |
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There is a nice bench nicknamed "viewpoint bench" near Ray's Rock at rock marker #12, which is about 1.75 miles from the parking lot trailhead. From this location, on a clear day you can get a good view of the Cascades, including Mt. Baker to east and Mt. Rainier to the southeast. |
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There is another nice bench at rock marker #13, nicknamed "halfway bench", which is 2 miles from the parking lot trailhead. After this point you've gone pretty much as far uphill as you will go, and the trail levels off and winds through the back country. |
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Between rock markers #17 and #18, the Olympic Mountains can be seen to the west on most days. By this point, you will have traveled approximately 2.75 to 3.75 miles from the parking lot trailhead. |
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Between rock markers #18 and #21, the trees are particularly nice. Shortly after rock marker #21, you'll be back to "civilization" at the intersection of Heritage Drive and Timber Heights Drive. Walk down the road to the parking lot to complete the loop. NotesThe Timberton Loop trail traverses an area where wild animals, such as deer, coyotes, bears, and cougars are occasionally seen. Hunting is prohibited.DO NOT HIKE ALONE Hikers assumes all risks associated with using this trail. Please use it with an awareness of your surroundings and take normal precautions. Wear sensible clothing and shoes and carry your own water. If you do not have any walking partners who are available to accompany you, join the Port Ludlow Hiking Club as they walk this trail every Wednesday morning starting at 9 am. The Timberton Loop is made available through a cooperative effort between the Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) and the landowners. It may be shut down from time to time or its use discontinued at the discretion of either party. Please do your part to make this effort a success through responsible use of the trail. |
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Port Ludlow's trails are privately owned, operated, and maintained for the residents of Port Ludlow, their guests, and guests of the resort. Dogs must be on leash and owners should bring a bag to pick up all pet waste. Because of potential fire danger, there is NO SMOKING on any of Port Ludlow's walks or trails. All users of this Port Ludlow trail assume all responsibility for their actions, including their personal safety. Please use extreme caution at all road crossings - automobile traffic does not automatically stop for pedestrians! See the notes on trails for additional comments, requests for courteous conduct, and other notes. The above description is based on information provided by the Port Ludlow Village Council Trails Committee in a handout, and on personal experience. Copies of the original PLVC Trails Committee handouts (which are shorter and do not contain any editoralizing) are available at the Bay Club and the Beach Club. |
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