Near Chamber's Bay Loop
Old concrete structures remain to remind visitors of this area's past as a working mine.
Near Chamber's Bay Loop
The distant bridge leads visitors over the train tracks to the beach below. While enjoying Chamber's expansive meadow area, take a look at the concrete infrastructure left from this area's days as a working gravel mine.
Near Chamber's Bay Loop
The Soundview Trail follows the road down a steep slope to the meadow below.
Near Chamber's Bay Loop
Enjoy pleasant views of Chambers Bay Golf Course and the Puget Sound from the Soundview - Grandview Connector

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Chamber's Bay Loop

4.0 (14 Ratings)
This combination of trails at Chambers Bay creates a fun loop with a pleasantly challenging hill.
3.3
mi
Distance
277
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingDogs AllowedFall ColorsFamily FriendlySpringViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Open dawn until dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.31mi
Distance
277ft
Elevation Gain
276ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
245ft
High Point
18ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Chambers Creek Properties is a special, Pierce County public land, area spanning 930 acres. There are many trails, some along the two-mile saltwater shoreline, with beautiful views from mountains to sound.This hike starts on the ridge above Chambers Bay golf course, heading clockwise around the park, golf course and back up onto the ridge overlooking Chambers Bay and Puget Sound. The grade for the hills can reach 13%, users who want to avoid the incline/decline should choose where to park accordingly. This loop also offers views of Anderson, Fox and McNeil Islands. Train tracks run between the main park area and the beach, users can train-watch during their visit. The area Brochure will have more information.A note on pets: Pets must be kept on a leash at all times except when inside the temporary off-leash area at Central Meadow or the off>-leash permitted area on the beach.
History & Background
This location was used for gravel mining for more than one hundred years. It was purchased by the Pierce County Sewer Utility to expand water treatment. The redevelopment plan for this site has been nationally recognized for its balance of public access, government services, and revenue generation (Chambers Bay Golf Course).The golf course at this location hosted the scenic US Open in 2015.

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