The Trail is located halfway between Olympia and Shelton off Highway 101.

From the South

If you are coming from the Olympia area, turn left on Old Olympic Highway between milepost 358 and 357. Go approximately 3/4 of a mile to a gravel road. (Look for the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail sign on your right).  Make a left onto the gravel road. Follow the road approximately 1/2 mile to the Trail parking lot.

From the North

If you are coming from Shelton, turn right on Old Olympic Highway at milepost 356. Go approximately 3/4 of a mile to a gravel road. (Look for the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail sign on your right).  Make a right onto the gravel road. Follow the road approximately 1/2 mile to the Trail parking lot.