Hansville

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See Foulweather Bluff

This 110-acre natural preserve with 3800 feet of Puget Sound shoreline is located a few miles north of Hansville at the very northern tip of the Kitsap Peninsula and is owned by the Nature Conservancy but is open to the public. It was purchased by the conservancy because of its valuable combination of wetlands, forests and tidelands and is considered one of the most valuable wildlife havens on the Kitsap Peninsula. No pets.

W from Hansville on Twin Spits Road for 2.8 miles; trailhead on the left side of the road, parking on the shoulder🕒 Daily, daylight hours☎ +1 206-343-4344⚠ Last checked Jun 2018 — confirm before you go

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See Point No Point Lighthouse and Park

This 60-acre undeveloped saltwater access site includes the historic lighthouse, and the nearby light keepers' housing which is now available as a vacation rental. Tours of the historic duplex are offered Apr-Sep: Sa at 1PM and 3PM. Docents will be on hand at the lighthouse to share information and history as well.

📍 9009 Point No Point Rd NE🕒 Lighthouse hours Apr-Sep: Sat Sun noon-4PM

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There is an abundance of wildlife viewing and bird watching. Fishermen enjoy catching salmon from the beach while taking in the views and watching the parade of marine traffic.

Birdwatching

The Kitsap Audubon Society has been meeting since 1972 and has a broad coalition of birders tracking and sharing sightings since then. They maintain an active website with updates of the latest sightings, suggestions on areas for birders and even a regular newsletter. They also developed a checklist of birds likely to be seen birds in the area.

The state Audubon society developed The Great Audubon Birding Trail which includes key migration flyways. Flyways are major north-south routes of travel for migratory birds and likely areas to see birds along the route extending from Alaska to Patagonia. Point No Point County Park near Hansville at Kitsap County's northern tip is particularly important for birds migrating the Pacific Flyway. The Audubon Society designated it an Important Bird Area (IBA), and it is considered one of the most important migratory areas in the state.

Sea kayaking

Sea kayaking can be a rewarding way to explore the Kitsap Peninsula's nearly 400 mi of coastline, allowing the paddler a closer and slower look at their surroundings. Hansville is a great launching place for the Hood Canal and the main channels of Puget Sound. Thick forests of majestic pine and deciduous trees and hundreds of creeks and estuaries dot the coastline. Or just explore Kitsap's many harbor towns that cater to kayakers with shops and restaurants accessible from the water. Harbor seals, otters, sea lions, bald eagles and blue herons are common sights, and sightings of orcas and grey whales are not out of the question.

Kayak trails

Organized trails offer overnight camping options and maps of appropriate travel lengths and scenic travel destinations.

Beachcombing

Unlike many rocky areas around Puget Sound, Hansville offers sandy beaches at the park surrounding the lighthouse. Oysters, clams and moon snails are common sites and this is an excellent area just to watch boat traffic on Puget Sound.

Sea shells and driftwood are considered part of the natural environment and should not be removed. However, the often rocky and wild shores are havens for creating and revealing beach glass and anything artificial found is fair game for removal. Be respectful of private property and be gentle with sea creatures. Keep a wide distance from nesting birds, seals and other shore animals.

Shellfishing

The cool, clean waters of Puget Sound provide some of the finest shellfish habitat in the world. Hansville's wild coastline is a popular place for individuals to find these elusive and sought-after shellfish. Maps of public shellfishing areas and health warnings and updates can be found online at the State Fish and Wildlife website. As with all fishing in Puget Sound, permits are required and can be purchased online or in some sporting goods stores.

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