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Gems in San Juan Islands National Monument - 2

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gem Favorite The view towards Bellingham on the mainland and Mt. Baker on a clear day.

Moran Observation Tower

(5) Orcas I…, WA
gem Favorite Lime Kiln Lighthouse

Lime Kiln Lighthouse

(3) Friday…, WA

Recommended Routes in San Juan Islands National Monument - 3

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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite San Juan Islands and the southern tip of Vancouver Island in the far distance, looking south-southwest when approaching the West Overlook on South Trail.
Intermediate

Tour of Turtleback Mountain Preserve

6.3 mi 10.2 km • 1,494' Up 455.32 m Up • 1,491' Down 454.5 m Down

Orcas I…, WA
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite San Juan Islands and lighthouse in the distance on the southeastern point of San Juan Island.
Easy/Intermediate

Mt. Finlayson - Lagoon Loop

3.8 mi 6.2 km • 422' Up 128.62 m Up • 423' Down 128.97 m Down

Friday…, WA
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Coast Salish totem pole illustrating traditional reef net fishing, two Salmon storyboards and two cedar-strip canoes were dedicated by members of the Lummi Nation and the Saanich Nation at the August 25, 2016
Easy/Intermediate

English Camp

0.7 mi 1.2 km • 81' Up 24.62 m Up • 77' Down 23.52 m Down

Friday…, WA

San Juan Islands National Monument Hiking

  • 101 Miles 162 Kilometers of Trail
  • 5 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 17 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 18 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 4 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in San Juan Islands National Monument - 34

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3.8 mi 6.2 km #1Mountain Lake Loop
Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA
Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA 7 
1.5 mi 2.5 km #2Cascade Lake Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA
Easy/Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA 6 
2.8 mi 4.5 km #3North Trail
Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA
Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA 2 
2.1 mi 3.5 km #4Little Summit Trail
Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA
Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA 5 
0.7 mi 1.1 km #5Obstruction Pass Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA
Easy/Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA 5 
2.7 mi 4.3 km #6Cold Springs Trail
Difficult
Orcas Island, WA
Difficult
Orcas Island, WA 6 
2.1 mi 3.3 km #7Cascade Falls Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA
Easy/Intermediate
Orcas Island, WA 2 
1.6 mi 2.6 km #8Young Hill Trail
Intermediate
Friday Harbor, WA
Intermediate
Friday Harbor, WA 4 
1.2 mi 1.9 km #9Mt. Constitution Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Orcas Island, WA
Intermediate/Difficult
Orcas Island, WA 4 
1.7 mi 2.7 km #10Twin Lakes Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Orcas Island, WA
Intermediate/Difficult
Orcas Island, WA 2 

Photos of San Juan Islands National Monument - 106

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This craggy viewpoint makes a great spot to stop and catch your breath along the Little Summit Trail.
Apr 3, 2017 near Orcas I…, WA
Small cliffs with trees
Jan 19, 2022 near Orcas I…, WA
Mount Constitution has many moods
Oct 27, 2019 near Orcas I…, WA
The view towards Bellingham on the mainland and Mt. Baker on a clear day.
Apr 21, 2015 near Orcas I…, WA
San Juan Islands and the southern tip of Vancouver Island in the far distance, looking south-southwest when approaching the West Overlook on South Trail.
Nov 10, 2018 near Orcas I…, WA
Down the Middle
Apr 22, 2015 near Orcas I…, WA
Lime Kiln Lighthouse
Feb 9, 2018 near Friday…, WA
Mountain Lake, on the Mountain Lake Loop Trail
Apr 22, 2015 near Orcas I…, WA