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44 mi 70 km of trail — 4 Featured Hikes

Gems 2 Gems Easy Trails 16 Trails Intermediate Trails 16 Trails Hard Trails 1 Trail

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Gems in San Juan Islands National Monument - 2

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Moran Observation Tower

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Orcas Island, WA
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Lime Kiln Lighthouse

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Friday Harbor, WA

Featured Hikes in San Juan Islands National Monument - 2

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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.

Tour of Turtleback Mountain Preserve

6.3 mi 10.2 km • Loop • 1,494 ft Ascent 455.32 m Ascent

Singletrack Orcas Island, WA

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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

English Camp

0.7 mi 1.2 km • Loop • 81 ft Ascent 24.62 m Ascent

Singletrack Friday Harbor, WA

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Trails in San Juan Islands National Monument - 29

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1.5 mi 2.5 km #1 Cascade Lake Trail
Orcas Island, WA
1.5 mi 2.5 km Orcas Island, WA
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3.8 mi 6.2 km #2 Mountain Lake Loop
Orcas Island, WA
3.8 mi 6.2 km Orcas Island, WA
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2.8 mi 4.5 km #3 North Trail
Orcas Island, WA
2.8 mi 4.5 km Orcas Island, WA
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1.7 mi 2.7 km #4 Twin Lakes Trail
Orcas Island, WA
1.7 mi 2.7 km Orcas Island, WA
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2.1 mi 3.5 km #5 Little Summit Trail
Orcas Island, WA
2.1 mi 3.5 km Orcas Island, WA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #6 Obstruction Pass Trail
Orcas Island, WA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Orcas Island, WA
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2.7 mi 4.3 km #7 Cold Springs Trail
Orcas Island, WA
2.7 mi 4.3 km Orcas Island, WA
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1.2 mi 1.9 km #8 Mt. Constitution Trail
Orcas Island, WA
1.2 mi 1.9 km Orcas Island, WA
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1.8 mi 2.9 km #9 South Trail
Orcas Island, WA
1.8 mi 2.9 km Orcas Island, WA
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2.1 mi 3.3 km #10 Cascade Falls Trail
Orcas Island, WA
2.1 mi 3.3 km Orcas Island, WA
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0.8 mi 1.3 km #11 Lime Kiln Point Loop
Friday Harbor, WA
0.8 mi 1.3 km Friday Harbor, WA
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1.6 mi 2.6 km #12 Young Hill Trail
Friday Harbor, WA
1.6 mi 2.6 km Friday Harbor, WA
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0.6 mi 0.9 km #13 Lime Kiln Lighthouse Loop
Friday Harbor, WA
0.6 mi 0.9 km Friday Harbor, WA
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3.9 mi 6.2 km #14 Mt. Pickett Road
Orcas Island, WA
3.9 mi 6.2 km Orcas Island, WA
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1.0 mi 1.6 km #15 Mt. Pickett Summit Trail
Orcas Island, WA
1.0 mi 1.6 km Orcas Island, WA
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2.2 mi 3.5 km #16 North Trail
Orcas Island, WA
2.2 mi 3.5 km Orcas Island, WA
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0.2 mi 0.3 km #17 Young Hill Overlook Spur
Friday Harbor, WA
0.2 mi 0.3 km Friday Harbor, WA
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3.3 mi 5.2 km #18 Mt. Pickett Trail
Orcas Island, WA
3.3 mi 5.2 km Orcas Island, WA
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1.3 mi 2.2 km #19 Raven Ridge Trail
Orcas Island, WA
1.3 mi 2.2 km Orcas Island, WA
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1.2 mi 2.0 km #20 Turtlehead Trail
Orcas Island, WA
1.2 mi 2.0 km Orcas Island, WA
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #21 Lost Oak Trail
Orcas Island, WA
0.7 mi 1.1 km Orcas Island, WA
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0.4 mi 0.6 km #22 Ridge Trail
Orcas Island, WA
0.4 mi 0.6 km Orcas Island, WA
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1.2 mi 1.9 km #23 Cascade Lake Hillside Trail
Orcas Island, WA
1.2 mi 1.9 km Orcas Island, WA
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1.9 mi 3.1 km #24 Center Loop Trail
Orcas Island, WA
1.9 mi 3.1 km Orcas Island, WA
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0.1 mi 0.1 km #25 Ship Peak Spur
Orcas Island, WA
0.1 mi 0.1 km Orcas Island, WA
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0.9 mi 1.5 km #26 Turn Island Trail
Friday Harbor, WA
0.9 mi 1.5 km Friday Harbor, WA
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1.1 mi 1.8 km #27 Matia Island Trail
Orcas Island, WA
1.1 mi 1.8 km Orcas Island, WA
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0.9 mi 1.5 km #28 Fire Road
Friday Harbor, WA
0.9 mi 1.5 km Friday Harbor, WA
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0.1 mi 0.2 km #29 Upland Trail
Friday Harbor, WA
0.1 mi 0.2 km Friday Harbor, WA
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Photos of San Juan Islands National Monument - 99

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This craggy viewpoint makes a great spot to stop and catch your breath along the Little Summit Trail.

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This craggy viewpoint makes a great spot to sto…
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Orcas Island, WA
The view towards Bellingham on the mainland and Mt. Baker on a clear day.

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The view towards Bellingham on the mainland and…
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Orcas Island, 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.

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San Juan Islands and the southern tip of Vancou…
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Orcas Island, WA
Down the Middle

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Down the Middle
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Orcas Island, WA
Lime Kiln Lighthouse

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Lime Kiln Lighthouse
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Friday Harbor, WA
Mountain Lake, on the Mountain Lake Loop Trail

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Mountain Lake, on the Mountain Lake Loop Trail
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Orcas Island, WA
An Island Lake

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An Island Lake
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Orcas Island, WA
Looking up the lime kiln chimney. Note the four holes on the side if the walls.

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Looking up the lime kiln chimney. Note the four…
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Friday Harbor, WA

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