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Craft Island
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 4 months ago
the trail to Craft Island is consistently wet and muddy, especially near the ascent to the island. Visitors are advised to wear waterproof footwear that can handle muck, as reported on March 27 and April 19. Despite the wet conditions, the island itself offers stunning views of the Skagit delta, making it a worthwhile destination. On May 20, a visitor noted that even at very low tides, some areas remain wet, and the trail can be widened and braided by people trying to avoid puddles. During the spring, small flowers like Camas and yellow wildflowers were observed blooming on the island on April 19. Parking is available along the roadside, and there are no reported restroom facilities.
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What hikers ask about Craft Island
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The trail to Craft Island is consistently reported as wet and muddy, with sinking mud up to the ankles in many places. Visitors are strongly advised to wear waterproof footwear like boots or water shoes, as the path can be impassable or very difficult otherwise. The most recent report from May 20 indicates that even at low tides, expect puddles and muddy sections, and the trail may be braided by others trying to navigate the wetness.
The primary obstacle is the pervasive mud and standing water, which can be quite deep in sections. On March 27, logs were noted as a way to navigate the muddy areas near the climb onto the island. Another report from March 21 mentioned a small lake covering the trail shortly after a footbridge, suggesting potential flooding after heavy rains.
The top of Craft Island offers expansive views of the Skagit delta, with winding channels and sloughs visible for miles. Visitors can also see Mount Baker by walking about a third of a mile down the beach past an upside-down stump, as noted on March 27. The views are considered amazing and potentially spectacular at sunset, as suggested on May 20.
Parking is available along the side of the road near the trailhead, as noted in multiple reports including. There are no reported restroom facilities at the parking area or along the trail.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I'd walked some of the trails on the grassy tidal flats here before, but never timed it specifically for a low tide to see the island. I did so today, arriving at the trailhead almost an hour before t...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Still a fair amount of muck and water on the trail but generally not above boot level. We took some friends with us and their kids also enjoyed the adventure of choosing a path across the wetland and...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Come prepared with shoes that can get wet and muddy. Boots, water shoes, your old shoes you haven’t thrown away. The trail is muddy with sinking mud that goes up to your ankles in many places. Plenty ...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
We did not make it to Craft Island, despite the negative tide and sunny day. Recent rains and flooding probably saturated the ground more than usual and there was a small lake covering the trail just ...
Older17 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
We tried to hike to the island but didn't bring the right footwear. The trail was quite wet in places so waterproof ankle-high boots are required right now. Otherwise it's a peaceful area and we will ...
Older17 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Beautiful, fun and a must visit! Trail is mostly hard mud with a few areas of swishy mud, especially as you climb up on the island. The tide was negative this afternoon, so we spend 3 hours here playi...
Older18 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
A very pretty, out and back hike through flat saltmarsh. Strongly recommend muck boots at this time out year as there is standing water and mud on much of the trail. There are small bridges over the c...
Older19 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
“I had so much fun running through the big puddles. This was the best day!” -Molly, age 8”I had so much fun getting wet. It was a nice surprise to find some sandy beach to play on!”-Bode, age 9”I like...
Older19 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Parking for this hike is along a road with minimal shoulder making it difficult to turn around if multiple cars are present. The trail, or lack there of, was water logged but nothing deeper than ankle...
Older25 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Sending out summer with a trip to Craft Island. The wetland meadow was not bad at all - we've come when it's super mucky, but it wasn't today! We timed our visit with low tide. There was plenty of par...