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<\/a>\nDistance<\/strong>: 14.2 miles (round trip)
\nElevation<\/strong>: 1,083 feet (round trip)
\nHighlights<\/strong>: easy overnight bike camping, beach-side camping, views of Rainier and the Cascades, weeknight camping<\/p>\n
Bike touring is a special thing. It provides a sense of adventure, an escape from routine, and the unique satisfaction of traveling by your own power. And while long-distance touring has its own rewards, it only takes an overnight trip to capture a little bit of that bike travel magic.<\/p>\n
Luckily for Seattlites, there is a laundry list of nearby campgrounds to choose from for easy adventures. Of those options,\u00a0Fay Bainbridge Park<\/a>\u00a0on Bainbridge Island is about as easy as possible. It is a mere 7 miles of pedaling from the ferry dock to the park, there\u2019s easy access to grocery stores for your campground feast, the campsites are right on a Puget Sound beach, and on clear days there is a terrific view of Mount Rainier. It is a gem of a resource for novice and experienced bike campers alike.<\/p>\n The adventure starts in downtown Seattle at the Seattle Ferry Terminal<\/a>. Take the 35 minute ferry ride to Bainbridge Island<\/a>. When you get off the ferry, head north on Olympic Drive. When you reach the first major intersection with Winslow Way head right to continue towards Fay Bainbridge or left if you need to stock up on provisions. The Town and Country grocery store is a few blocks up Winslow on your left.<\/p>\n