Guemes Mountain
2 weeks ago
Dry trail, no bugs, ferry access
1 this month · 12 reports
Turtleback Mountain Preserve - Ship Peak Loop
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 3 months ago
This trail offers beautiful ascending paths through forests and savanna, leading to incredible views. As of June 25, the trail was snow-free and in good condition, with no bugs reported. The road leading to the trailhead was suitable for all vehicles.
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As of June 25, the trail was reported to be in good condition and snow-free. There were no bugs noted on that date.
The road leading to the trailhead was suitable for all vehicles as of June 25.
No obstacles were mentioned in the available report from June 25.
The only report available is from June 25, which is over three months old.
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Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
Beautiful ascending loop trail through forests and savanna to incredible views.
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
We parked at the South TH (bathroom available) mid-day and midweek. Several spots still available but I imagine this lot gets full pretty fast on a summer weekend.We hiked up Lost Oak Trail to the jun...
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
A nice little New Year's Day hike from the south trailhead. We did this short loop and continued around the Center Loop Trail for a 7.2 mile day. There are nice viewpoints of the sound and surrounding...
Older12 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
This is such a fantastic trail with epic views of the San Juan islands, oak woodlands, interesting forest and a little bit of vertical to challenge the kids. We started on the lost oak trail with some...
Older19 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
The forecast for this mid-February Wednesday was for crisp, clear blue skies, albeit in cold weather by western Washington standards. I figured it would be a beautiful day for a ferry crossing to Orc...
Older20 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
What a gem! This trail offers elevation change throughout its course. Through the old growth forest you get many beautiful vistas of the San Juan Islands and surrounding mountain ranges. This trail ...
Older21 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
A great way to spend Day 1 outside. We got lucky with some cloud breaks, no wind or rain. We hiked the loop to Ship Peak counter clockwise. A great trail with a lot to offer with views, mossy forest, ...
Older23 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Summary:If you find yourself on Orcas Island, this is a great reward-to-effort hike. You’re treated to multiple unique viewpoints over a three mile loop with under 1K gain. The trail was in great shap...
Older25 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Great hike. Just challenging enough. Multiple lookouts. Not very crowded
Older25 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Ship Peak Loop is aptly named for the expansive views it provides of the San Juans and the boats sailing throughout it. We showed up to the parking lot a little past 2:00 pm and it was completely full...