PORT GAMBLE E-BIKE FIELD GUIDE
Port Gamble on Two Wheels: The Kona El Kahuna’s electric versatility on the forest trails
Ride the Shimano pedal‑assist Kona El Kahuna from the Port Gamble store onto a network of trails that can be stitched into up to 30 miles of singletrack and logging‑road loops—this guide explains what the bike offers and how to configure short rides or longer outings.
Port Gamble on Two Wheels: The Kona El Kahuna’s electric versatility on the forest trails.
The El Kahuna is a multipurpose electric pedal‑assist bike built to cover everything from local singletrack laps to errands around town. Its semi‑integrated battery and Shimano pedal‑assist motor paired with 29‑inch wheels and a 100mm fork make it at home on Port Gamble’s varied trails, where riders can roll out from the shop and follow routes that range from mellow double‑track to steep, technical singletrack—trails that can be combined into as much as 30 miles of riding in a day.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A true all‑rounder: Shimano pedal‑assist and 29" wheels
The El Kahuna pairs a Shimano pedal‑assist motor and a semi‑integrated battery with a 100mm fork and 29‑inch wheels with 2.25‑inch tires—equipment tuned to handle both trail miles and everyday errands with confidence.
Ride from the shop onto the Port Gamble trail network
The Port Gamble store sits at the edge of the Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park trail system so you can be on trail in minutes, choosing short circuits or longer loops that begin right from the storefront.
Trails for every riding mood, from logging roads to technical singletrack
The trail network includes mild double‑track logging roads and steep, technical singletrack; together they provide enough variety to plan rides that total up to 30 miles in a day.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
Set out from the Port Gamble store and you’re into forest riding within minutes—pedal‑assist amplifies momentum on climbs, the 100mm fork smooths chatter, and 29‑inch wheels roll predictably over mixed surfaces. The El Kahuna’s battery and motor are sized to let riders stitch together short spins or extended circuits across the park’s logging roads and singletrack without losing the convenience of an everyday e‑bike.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trips start at roughly 1–2 hours; plan longer outings by linking trails within the park to reach the 30‑mile possibilities.
Basic trail kit plus any personal items—note the El Kahuna features a semi‑integrated battery, Shimano pedal‑assist motor, 100mm fork, and 29" wheels with 2.25" tires.
Start at the Port Gamble store at 32379 N Rainier Ave., Port Gamble, WA, and you can access the trail network immediately from the storefront.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are typical rides?
Rides start at about 1–2 hours; you can plan much longer outings by combining trails in the park.
Where do we meet and start the ride?
Rides begin at the Port Gamble store, located at 32379 N Rainier Ave., Port Gamble, WA; you can reach the trails from the shop in minutes.
What kind of terrain will I encounter?
Expect a mix of mild double‑track logging roads and steep, technical singletrack—routes can be combined into up to 30 miles of riding.
What are the bike’s key specs that matter on trail?
The El Kahuna uses a Shimano pedal‑assist motor with a semi‑integrated battery, a 100mm fork for modest suspension, and 29‑inch wheels with 2.25‑inch tires for stable rolling over mixed terrain.
How much riding can I realistically do from the shop?
The Port Gamble trail network offers enough options to plan up to 30 miles of riding in a day starting from the store; the El Kahuna is intended to cover both extended trail rides and everyday trips.