The Longest Day of Trails is an event to raise money and awareness for our trail caretakers, through keeping the health of children and community members of Jefferson County in our sights. Donations can be made to one of the three trail locations of your choice.
- Quimper Trails Association “Committed to maintenance and improvement of the trails in Anderson and Gibbs Lake Parks and work closely with the Parks Departments.” Website: www.quimpertrails.org
- Jefferson Trails Coalition “To promote the construction, use, and maintenance of multi-use, non-motorized trails in Jefferson County and to connect to the Olympic Discovery Trail to Clallam Co.” Website: www.olympicdiscoverytrail.com
- Pacific Northwest Trails Association “To construct, protect and maintain the Pacific Northwest Trail in a manner that makes a lasting contribution to the recreation, education, and enjoyment of present and future generations.” Website: www.pnt.org
Our primary goal is to raise money for these three causes on the longest day of the season (Summer Solstice). Each participant will have the opportunity to choose which organization her/his money goes towards. For taxable donation purposes, it must be known that both the Pacific Northwest Trails Association and Jefferson Trails Coalition are 501(c)3.
Our secondary goal is to get people out moving about in a safe and fun way while enjoying our beautiful peninsula. The Longest Day of Trails Fundraiser is being promoted to walkers, strollers, runners, cyclists, wheelchairs, horseback riders and all other types of trail-users.
We will be using the Larry Scott Memorial Trail. Please click here to visit the actual website for the trail to learn more information. The following is a simple map of how to get from the Haines Place Park and Ride to the event location. Head two blocks South!
Registration form, the $10 entry donation, and liability waiver constitutes pre-registration. Please pre-register if you are participating in the event! Your pledge form will not be due until the day of the event…
Another note, you do not need to be around the entire day! 
You get to decide how many miles you are putting in throughout the day; just be sure to check in at the registration booth when you arrive. For those interested in getting the most pledges, they can show up at sunrise, 5:11am, and stay until sunset, 9:10pm!
It is the hope that The Longest Day of Trails event will connect groups and individuals to each other. The PT Running Club, Port Townsend Bicycle Association, Jefferson Trails Coalition, Quimper Trails Association, Pacific North West Trails Association, Buckhorn Range Chapter – Backcountry Horsemen and others will be involved. This is also an opportunity these groups to meet potential citizens not already connected with their organization.
This event will work on getting youth and families involved through local schools, the Boys and Girls Club of Sequim, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, YMCA, and the Boiler Room. If you have an inside connection to these or any other group interested, please let me know! The youth of Jefferson County need things to do and safe places to be; being active on our trail system is one possibilities.
Volunteers are needed for all sorts of tasks, and various shifts, please email Nicole at longestdayoftrails@gmail.com to be involved! Thanks so much!
More information for June 24th:
- Please, park your vehicles at the Haines Place Park and Ride. It is where the Jefferson County Bus Station is, and is a block away from the Boat Haven.
- OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS!! Use cross-walks and common sense. Please, watch for vehicles and wear bright colors. While on the trail, you must stop at all stop signs and other traffic control areas. Be CAUTIOUS and careful! I realize we are racing for as many miles as we can yet we don’t want to get injured or trampled while doing so
- Stop at the Check-in station when you arrive.
- This event will happen rain or shine; since we love our Pacific North West weather!
- The route will be clearly marked. There will be three small checkpoint stations along the course. The first will be at the 1.5 mile marker, the second at the Cape George Trailhead (where there is a port-a-potty), and the third at the current “end” of the Larry Scott Trail.
- The Port of Port Townsend is gratefully hosting us for the event registration. Say hello and thank you to all the sailors and boaters that you encounter!
