The Old Railroad Bridge
The Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim is part of the Olympic Discovery Trail, and is a lovely place to start a walk, run or bike ride. The Audubon Society is located by the parking lot – stop in before heading out on your walk and learn a little bit about what you should look and listen for during your time on the trail. A few picnic tables are available if you would like to sustain yourself prior to exercising.
The bridge affords spectacular views of the Dungeness River, loud and stormy when the rains begin or the snow starts to melt, and a bit calmer the rest of the year. In warmer weather, sheltered pools along the edge of the river are a great place to cool your feet after a long walk, or to let children wade (with strict supervision of course).
The town of Sequim is a short bike ride to the south/east of the railroad bridge. A longer stretch of open trail greets you if you cross the bridge and head towards Port Angeles along the Olympic Discovery Trail. The Olympic Mountains loom to the south as you pass through fields, farmlands, and woods. An hour or two on the trail is truly a wonderful way to experience the Olympic Peninsula. You’ll see people of all ages enjoying themselves – from families with novice bicyclists learning how to negotiate a straight path, parents trotting alongside, to older couples with binoculars looking for birds. Be sure to check out this gem of a place the next time you are in Sequim.