The Strava Global Heatmap shows most people stopping at this point. Is there something preventing people from continuing south on the trail beyond here? On the Pierce County PublicGIS parcel map, I see that the old railroad right of way, now owned by Pierce County Parks & Recreation, crosses over the creek around here. Is that what's causing people to turn back?

The trails and service road in Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area are all tagged access=permit. Is that accurate? I've never been here, but the website (http://www.dnr.wa.gov/WoodardBay) doesn't mention anything about needing a permit to visit.

SDOT will soon be adding barriers on N 96th/98th/100th/102nd St preventing through car traffic, similar to the ones on N 101st/107th St: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/city-seattle-shut-down-several-streets-near-aurora-ave-address-violence/XJSASRQUWFBRRFJMLNHSYTU5CQ/

"Harbor Hopper" ferry goes between Langley (J Dock) to Everett (South Dock 1, same as Hat Island Ferry): https://www.portofeverett.com/visit_the_waterfront/harbor_hopper_faqs.php

Trail reopened with bypass for damaged portion: https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2026/06/12/palouse-to-cascades-trail-reopens-with-new-gravel-bypass-of-atmospheric-river-slide-area/

There's now a shared-use path on the west side of the road, added as part of the Alki Point Healthy Street project in summer 2024.

New bike lanes on 61st Ave/Pl NE from NE 190th St to city limits (62nd Ave NE): https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/projects/current-projects/61st-avenue-northeast-sidewalk-replacement-project

New trail and dog park opening 2026-06-27:
https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/current-projects/georgetown-to-south-park-connection
https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/georgetown-off-leash-area-development

Bike racks will be installed at Ridgecrest Elementary soon, if they haven't already been. Not sure of exact location.