Sequalitchew Creek Trail

Perfect short hike with a toddler! Very easy and just a lovely view at the beach at the end of the hike. The trail follows a river towards the beach which is basically the perfect and relaxing background noise anyone could want on a hike… will definitely go again!

Went here today cause it was around 80 here & sunny. We walked all the way to the water where I got to touch live crabs & look at pretty seashells. I had so much fun! I’m from Chicago where we don’t have crabs, only crayfish, so I was like a little kid running around enjoying the water

Nice toddler friendly walk ! My 4 year old walks it no problem and loves throwing rocks at the water when we reach it !

Very nice trail to the beach with lots of shells and a shipwreck! It was busy but the beach was nice and we enjoyed the rocky terrain. I will definitely be back with the dogs for a romp on the beach and a 5K walk easily with time on the beach. Great for dogs.

A hidden gem! I have lived on base for 3 years and never knew this hiking spot was here. My family are avid hikers and go at least twice a week. Finding one so close is great. We loves it and will continue to go!

Just moved to Dupont and have heard people raving about this spot. Thank you to the reviewers who posted pics of the entrance to the trail because I probably wouldn’t have found it otherwise.
Easy trail, great for family + dogs. I’m sorry to whoever had to meet my crazy dogs today… one does this insane high pitch whiny sound when he gets super excited to meet certain dogs. And, I have a chocolate lab. Enough said.
Very quiet, peaceful and water at the end of the trail? Totally worth it! My chocolate lab had a blast swimming in it.

Short trail that leads out to the water. Nice hiking trailed nestled in the Northwest Landing master planned community.

This is a great little trail. Took my family because they wanted to do a little walk on New Year’s Eve. The trail begins at the DuPont civic center and is really easy to find. There are signs to help you take the correct trails and you basically follow the creek all the way to the water. We came on a good day and got to hear the sea lions barking! If you’re feeling adventurous you can bark back like we did. Just know that the trail started paved but becomes rocky.

I love this hike. It’s dog friendly and very simple and you can park right next to it. At the end is a very pretty view of the lake. Very relaxing.

It’s an easy little trail. Beautiful shore line, especially at sunset. If you go up the coast a title you can go up the hill to walk along g the train travel kind get a magnificent view of the shore from a higher view.

Awesome spot, with an great reward of Puget Sound at the end! Forest cover throughout then open rocky Sound beach. Was a bit much for my 3 year old at the end but enjoyed by my whole family of 5.

I wrote a review on how to get to the ship. So now I’m going to give you directions to Wilkes Observatory which is where the Puget sound was first charted from.
As you go down the main trail you will come to a trail on the left, it goes down a little hill to a large plate that crosses Sequalitchew creek. The trail splits, stick to the left. You’ll pass under a large tree that is across the trail (it’s a few feet off the ground). From here the trail zig zags close to 500 feet up the hillside. At the top you follow the trail to the right. You’ll come to an clearing, go to the right and you’ll find the trail that connects at the top of the bluff. Their is a beautiful view awaiting you!

This was a great place for a little local adventure. It was great to see other dogs and lots of families out as well. The trail is mostly gravel so wear appropriate shoes. We got here by turning onto Civic and parking in the DuPont police station– the trail head is in the far right hand corner of the parking lot. It was nice and cool in the old trees.

Gorgeous hike! Majority of it was tree-​covered, so it’s super nice on a hot day. Only part of it is paved, so the rocky and pebbly trail was a little rough on our stroller in parts. But it was so worth the rough trail once we got to the water! Stunning views and a nice rock beach to sit on. Great hike for those with little ones, although I would suggest wearing small children in a carrier and being prepared with a sport utility stroller for older kids.

First time here and I was really impressed that it was pet and kid friendly. It is mostly gravel, so a good stroller like a BOB jogger is ideal for a place like this. The trail itself is flat with some barely noticeable incline along the way. It’s a little over 3 miles there and back. There are benches scattered along the trail for those who get tired easily or just want to take in the surroundings. Overall, a very easy, relaxing trail!
We were led to a beautiful view of the sound. We came late afternoon and no one was around for the next two hours. So we basically had the whole place and beach to ourselves! As we were leaving, we ran into school track runners and people coming off from work. So, pack your gear and head out for a a nice little adventure when the weather is nice!
The trail begins just to the left of the civic center building :-)

Walked this trail today and enjoyed it. From the car to the water and back was a total if 3 miles, according to my walking app. Slight down hill to the water and a decent workout on your way back but not tough at all. Trail was wide and clean.

Glad we discovered this hidden gem! The trail starts behind the DuPont City Hall, the trail sign is right along the little garden from there continue to follow the signs. I’d said about ¼ of the trail is paved and the rest gravel. Jogging strollers could make it through easily as we did with our daughters but regular strollers with plastic wheels would have a tougher time going through the gravel part of the trail. The trail runs along side the stream and there are benches to rest throughout the path. Once you see the graffitied tunnel the beach will be right on the other side. I’d say pack a snack and water because there is tons to explore along the trail and once you get to the pebbled beach area.

Very awesome place! My husband I went to walk out to the abandoned Concrete ship during low tide. It’s a great hike along the water, with beautiful views. You can actually get inside and on top of the ship if you can brave it:)
My husband and I love coming here, even for just to take walks! The small beach front is a wonderful place to sit and just relax. Very peaceful!
If you try the trail, be cautious as a last visit of ours had warning signs of bear sightings. We still took the trail anyways. Be alert of your surroundings and stay safe!!!

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME. My daughter said, «don’t post a review on Unilocal,i don’t want people to know about it». LOL. This place is one of the best kept secrets apparently. It is a beautiful easy hike along the creek. It is paved or gravel and anyone can do it. My 4 year old traversed it easily. A jogger stroller could easily make it down and back. I would say it would be a good hike for all ages and abilities.
We went in the fall and the leaves were amazing! Great place for pictures. You have a cool tunnel, lush greenery, the beach, and a neat old wooden fence for backdrops.
Lots of crabs on the beach if you turn up some rocks!
The tide was coming in so we didnt make it to the sand bar to see the ship but we will definitely be back another day to see it.
Pack a picnic and enjoy yourself on the beach. We were the only ones there for over an hour.
You can see McNeil Island, Nisqually, and Anderson Island. It was windy when we were there so the whitecaps on the water were neat to see.
Gorgeous place! It took us about 30 minutes down and 30 back (with a whiney toddler).
Park in the lot between the civic center and police department. The sign to the trail is little but if you are facing north it is to your right.

Walked this trail today with my mom. The trail itself is peaceful with all the plants, and the sound of the creek throughout the hike. It’s a good time of the year to find berries along the trail.
Once you get to the end you get to hang out on the beach of the Puget Sound. It was fun tipping rocks over and finding a lot of rock crabs.