Banner Forest Heritage Park's mountain bike trails are a unique gem in Kitsap County, offering over 20 miles of tightly packed, twisty singletrack within a compact 636-acre space—making it one of the most densely trailed forests in the Pacific Northwest.

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What makes them awesome as they are is the immersive, shaded canopy of Douglas firs that creates a cool, loamy understory with natural technical features like roots and rolling terrain, perfect for riders of all skill levels seeking an authentic forest adventure without the feel of groomed paths.

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Removing trees would disrupt this unique ecosystem, exposing trails to sun that could dry out soil, promote invasive overgrowth blocking paths, and erode the shaded, wildlife-rich immersion that draws bikers here—potentially turning a natural haven into a degraded, less rideable space.