Is this the new location of lost and found alien space ships? Are we talking Roswell, New Mexico?
"I don't think so, Tim."
No, when we are talking Gate 6 around Port Gamble we are talking about the best entrance into the trail system that runs from the east end (the end closest to Kingston) of the row of houses in Port Gamble all the way to Stottlemeyer Road. The property is owned by Pope Resources (which also owns Port Gamble). Click here for a detailed map of the trails.
And unlike whoever lets people use the property in Roswell, the humans at Gate 6 actually encourage people to make use of their property. And so they will do on Aug. 3rd for the Roots Rock Trail Run, and you can do just about any other day of the year.
This sign shows the "Gate six"entrance to the trail, used by runners, bicyclers, grandmothers being pushed in wheelchairs, wheelchairs being pushed by ...wait a minute, I didn't see anyone in that one. This is the only sign you will see from Hwy 104. TURN HERE!
Other signs in the area give lots of advice to people using the trail.
The start of racing is about a block up the hill after you go through the gate. And from there in two directions is a beautiful trail through the woods, over paved and unpaved paths. And quiet? You can hear a sledge hammer drop. But you won't notice it because you will be too busy watching for people, racers, adults playing with remote controlled airplanes, birds......, oh I'm running out of time getting this out.
Oh... so what is the significance of the number 6 in "Gate 6"? I have no idea. It's just where the huge parking lot and the best walking trail in Poulsbo are found.
