Grinder–Jack's Trail, 3 sights
1.9 mi · ▲ 143 ft · 42 min
Grinder–Jack's Trail, 3 sights is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Island Center Forest near Vashon, WA. It is mostly level, with 143 ft of elevation gain. It scores 43/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Grinder–Jack's Trail, 3 sights
1.9 mi · ▲ 143 ft · 42 min
Elevation 288–396 ft
Out & Back · Island Center Forest
Trailhead: Field View Loop · 47.43314, -122.48189
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:53 AM · sunset 8:41 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Field View Loop, heading NW.
- 250 ftBear right onto Cemetery Run, heading N.
- 250 ftTurn left onto Grinder, heading W.
- 0.7 miSharp right onto Dump Run, heading W.
- 0.1 miTurn right onto Jack's Trail, heading N.
- 0.3 miBear left, heading E.
- 250 ftTurn right onto Middle Fork, heading E.
- 300 ftTurn left onto Techmo, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto The Gallops, heading NE.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Grinder, heading S.
- 150 ftTurn right onto Cemetery Run, heading S.
- 250 ftBear left onto Field View Loop, heading S.
- 150 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~25 min). Leave by 7:56 PM for the 8:41 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
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