Guemes Mountain
2 weeks ago
Dry trail, no bugs, ferry access
1 this month · 12 reports
Washington Park
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 1 month ago
Washington Park is free of snow and bugs as of August 16, August 3, and June 30. The roads are suitable for all vehicles, and parking is free. The trails are generally in good condition, though they could be marked better, as many have no markings according to a report from June 30. Some trails, particularly in the southern, rockier sections, require careful footing due to steep slopes. Vehicle traffic on the park roads was noted as a detractor from the experience, and deer are habituated to people.
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The trails are generally in good condition and snow-free as of August 16. However, some sections, particularly in the southern part of the park, traverse steep slopes requiring careful footing. A significant issue noted is that many trails are not well-marked, with some having no markings at all.
Yes, the park offers great views over the Salish Sea and intriguing geology. Glacially polished sidewalls and serpentine benches topped with glacial till are noted features that can be observed. The geology is explained further on an interpretive panel at Green Point.
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Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
Nice easy road walk loop with free parking and good viewpoints intermittently. Lots of vehicle traffic took away from the experience. Deer are habituated to people here, do not feed.
Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
We got smoked out of the Cascades, so turned around and headed to Washington Park in Anacortes to enjoy the scenery and geology. The views were great out over the Salish Sea and the geology is intrig...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
Trails could be marked better. Lots of trails had no markings.
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
My 13‑year‑old daughter, Sarah, and I spent the day exploring Washington Park on San Juan Island, and it ended up being one of the most memorable outings we’ve had in a long time. The park is stunning...
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
Bottom Line:How great is the PNW when you can snowshoe one day, and enjoy flower-carpeted bluffs the next, all while searching for elusive orcas in the Mediterranean seascapes of Anacortes? A cloudy d...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
We drove through the loop because we have kids under 5 and were not sure they'd walk the whole way. Luckily we found parking spots at every view point. Lots of people casually walked the trail and got...
Older17 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
What an amazing day it was today. Blue skies to nth degree, lovely temperatures, my goodness just amazing. Washington Park was our last of three stops today.This lovely, city park is just stunning wit...
Older18 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Just moved to Anacortes the start of March. This is 2.6 mile loop, that is welcome to foot traffic and cars as well. If you enter the normal way, you’ll have cars driving behind you. It was recommende...
Older19 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Walking the perimeter of this park is always a delight. Today we watched porpoises and eagles. One immature eagle was sitting in a tree about 20 feet from the trail about 20 feet above us. It defin...
Older21 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Gorgeous hike! Some sections of the trail are very narrow, but they do have “pull over” spots if you needed to. Near the lookouts are VERY slick, I wish I had my trekking poles for it. I almost ate it...