Anacortes Community Forest Lands - Whistle Lake
Fall colors are starting to come out
1 this month · 25 reports
Puget Sound and Islands
Ebey's Landing trails are in good condition, with no reported snow. The roads are suitable for all vehicles, and bugs have not been a significant issue according to recent reports. Hikers have noted various wildlife, including seals, eagles, and loons, especially when walking along the beach. The trail offers a mix of bluff and beach walking, with opportunities to see historical Ebey family sites. The September 12 report specifically mentions the Bluff and Beach Loop Trail, Pratt Trail, and Jacob Ebey's Cabin Trail as being in good condition. August 25 reports also confirm the trails are in good shape.
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The parking lot by the cemetery is free and has a privy as of September 12. The upper parking lot also generally has well-maintained restrooms as of August 25. There was one other vehicle at the prairie overlook lot as of August 25.
The dry sand on the beach portion of the trail can be slippery, according to a report from August 25. Hikers should be mindful of this, especially when walking along the beach.
There is no water or shade along the Jacob Ebey's Cabin Trail section that starts by the Old Cemetery as of September 12. Shade is available on the bluff portion of the loop trail, but not on the beach.
Fall colors are starting to come out
1 this month · 25 reports
Fall colors starting to come out
1 this month · 23 reports
Sun sets under the bridge in fall
1 this month · 16 reports
Steep climb to sunny balds
46 reports
Deer and eagles seen recently
18 reports
View obscured by trees, but still nice
17 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
Ebey's Historical Reserve Trail System on Whidbey Island consists of the Bluff and Beach Loop Trail of 3.5 miles along the Beach and Bluff, The Pratt Trail which connects with The Kettles Trails and J...
When there's smoke, heat and bad roads in the mtns, life's a beach! Always a good hike, moderate and lots of variation. We parked at the upper parking lot well, cuz the loos are usually in good shape....
We took the 7:30 ferry to Clinton and arrived at Ebey around 8:30 and parked by the prairie overlook .One other vehicle at the lot.We decided to do the bluff loop counter clockwise to get most of the ...
We parked at the beach trailhead and walked the bluff first then back along the beach. Beautiful hike on a sunny day. Took us about 2 hours to do 3.5 miles with many small stops along the way to enjoy...
This is a beautiful, very well maintained trail that felt very much worth a long day trip. I was joined by two friends, and we opted to forego getting a car onto the ferry by sticking solely to transi...
Blue skies and calm water made Ebey’s Landing feel like it was showing off, and I wasn’t about to complain. The trail was in great condition, with enough breeze on the bluff to keep the hike comfortab...
There were just 3 other cards in the Prairie Overlook parking lot when I arrived just after 10am on this gorgeous summer Wednesday. Toilets are open and in good condition. Took the Prairie Ridge Trail...
Ebey's Landing is the first National Historical Reserve in the United States. A National Historical Reserve is a unique type of protected area managed in partnership with the National Park Service. It...
Parked at the Prairie Ridge Trail lot and walked by the Ebey's House and Block House. Unfortunately, they were closed. The house has a nice looking tiny, little museum. A chilling history, death by be...
Took some visitors from out of town on a Whidbey Island adventure, and they loved the fields, views, water, and bluffs...in other words, all of it! Although it was nearly 80 degrees in Seattle, it was...