Key Central Forest
10527 Wright Bliss Rd NW, GIG Harbor, WA 98329
480 acres of forest and trails - perfect for hiking and equestrians!
Key Central Forest
east Side Timber Harvest - Summer 2025
Key Pen Parks received notice from DNR that logging of the east side of Key Central Forest may begin as early as Monday, May 26. DNR preparations in the area will begin over Memorial Day weekend and the harvest is expected to take about two months to complete.
The timber harvest will be concentrated primarily on the east side of the park. The NE Loop and SE Loop will be closed for the duration of the harvest. The NW and SW Loops will remain open during this period of time.
Equestrians should be advised that the noise of logging equipment may be audible throughout the park, which can be disturbing to sensitive ears. Please exercise all due caution with skittish animals in the park at this time.
Portions of Key Central Forest and the entrance off Wright Bliss Road will remain open throughout the DNR harvest.
The timber harvest will be concentrated primarily on the east side of the park. The NE Loop and SE Loop will be closed for the duration of the harvest. The NW and SW Loops will remain open during this period of time.
Equestrians should be advised that the noise of logging equipment may be audible throughout the park, which can be disturbing to sensitive ears. Please exercise all due caution with skittish animals in the park at this time.
Portions of Key Central Forest and the entrance off Wright Bliss Road will remain open throughout the DNR harvest.
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gate accessAccess to Key Central Forest is from Wright Bliss Road with limited parking available. The locked gate prevents garbage dumping and vandalism, but the public is welcome to visit the property during park hours.
Equestrians with Trailers: please contact Key Pen Parks office for the gate code (253-884-9420 or [email protected]) |
Department of Natural Resources
Key Central Forest is managed by Key Pen Parks through a 50-year lease from the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR.)
Early in 2024, Key Central Forest was closed for a DNR timber harvest. The west side of the park was harvested, with the east side harvest to be scheduled by DNR and the timber harvest company before October 2025. On June 7, 2024 the park reopened to the public. |
The trails look drastically different than before the harvest. Use the signs around the park to find your way. Do not veer off of the trails and roads. Use caution when walking on the trails and wear sturdy shoes that support your ankles. DNR has until October 2025 to repair the roads, so beware of uneven terrain, roots, and large sharp rocks.
We highly encourage equestrians to visit the park and walk the trails to check conditions before bringing horses.
We highly encourage equestrians to visit the park and walk the trails to check conditions before bringing horses.