#1 Brinnon Route
The Brinnon route starts at Haines Place Park and Ride, travels through Port Hadlock and Chimacum with stops at QFC, Chimacum Chevron and the Chimacum Corner Farm Stand, then continues on through Quilcene stopping near the Quilcene School as well as the Community Center. The last portion of the route will take you over scenic Mount Walker and along the Hood Canal into Brinnon. Stops include the Halfway House Restaurant, Blackpoint turnaround, ending at Triton Cove State Park with a connection to Mason Transit.
Quilcene and Brinnon are beautiful representations of the Olympic Peninsula. SR 101 (Olympic Highway) along the Hood Canal is plentiful with opportunities to take in natural beauty. Start with the Quilcene office of the National Forest Service and get passes, maps and recommendations for short hikes, overnight backpacking trips as well as easy pull offs with remarkable views. While in Quilcene you can visit the Historical Museum, take a short stroll at Falls View Canyon trailhead to cool off at a waterfall, or hike up to the Mount Walker viewpoint for stunning views of Seattle on a clear day.
Continuing south from Quilcene, the Olympic Highway through Brinnon allows for stunning views of the Hood Canal. Along the route there are popular campgrounds such as Seal Rock and Dosewallips which are accessible by taking Jefferson Transit’s #1 Brinnon Route.
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Brinnon Route, on request, may deviate up to 3/4 mile from its regular route. Bus deviations are only allowed on adequate county roads and streets between SR104 and Brinnon. Please call ahead to schedule route deviation. Requests for this service may cause schedule delays. Snow conditions may also cause delays or interruptions to this service. For more information call Customer Service 360-385-4777.
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