The draft analysis of the Sound to Olympics Trail between Kingston and Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park has been completed.
The preferred alternative would be 7.93 miles long and cost between almost $13 million to more than $15.5 million over the next 20-30 years. Kitsap County is hoping for grants to cover most of the cost so it likely would be done in phases. Officials identified nine phases, going from east to west.
The study shows the route will provide a viable regional, shared-use path across the North Kitsap Peninsula in a way that balances the needs and values of the community, accessibility, user experience and critical areas protection, the executive summary says…