This is a beautifully maintained trail system with moderate elevation gains at time, we took the outermost major loops for a total of 3.83 miles. We saw deer, forest with huge cedars, and some infographic signs about the history of Fort Townsend. Most portions of the trail are fairly wide making for easy walking. Also a small beach portion with nice views.

Needed a low-key hike/trail run on a rainy cold first day of April. These trails were lovely - mostly wide and soft.  Several were more technical and rooted.  And all were gently rolling with some incline. One trail goes straight down to the beach where you can walk if low tide.  The trails criss-cross throughout the forest and on the edge of the State Park.  Very peaceful. Only the day use area was open currently, no camping, but still, we were surprised to only see a small handful of other hikers out - mostly dog walkers. Felt like we had the forest to ourselves.  

Bathrooms are open - and although its an old building - cleanest State Park bathrooms we’ve ever been in.  And heated - a great bonus for this time of year. 

This would be a great spot for regular trail running if I lived closer. We got in over 7 miles total. Recommend!

We spent about 3 hours hiking around the trails of the state park doing a number of different geocaches.  It was a great way to explore all the trails of the park, learn some history and spend some time as a family.

This network of easy trails through the woods (and down to the shore) was a good place to hike on a hot day, as it's almost completely shaded. The eastern side of the park includes numerous interpretive signs about the local plants and the fort's buildings (mostly former buildings -- sites where buildings and features used to be). The most impressive remaining structure is the torpedo x-ray tower, which we considered the highlight of the park. It's an interesting, unusual building that's worth checking out. It's labeled on the park map so it's pretty easy to find. Oddly the tower seems to be located in the middle of a group campsite, so you may have company, depending on when you're there. When we arrived the site was occupied but nobody was around.

A great day at Ft. Townsend. We mountain biked through the forest. Fun, easy trails, but the trails are very short. We did two loops of each trail. A good trail for beginners and those of us who like to take it easy.