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Deception Pass Island from Bowman Bay - (c) johnwporter

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Quick-and-dirty version

Access: Bowman Bay (official park map)
Round Trip: 10 miles
Elevation Range: 0′-484′
Gear: none
GPS Track: available

Dog-Friendly: yes

Approach

  1. Hike the Bowman Bay/Rosario Beach Trail to reach the Pacific Northwest Trail adjacent to Highway 20.
  2. Points of interest in the order visited: Goose Rock, West Beach, North Beach, Lighthouse Point, Lottie Bay, and Rosario Head.

Highlights

  • Poor weather conditions resulted in fewer visitors
  • Views out to the Strait of Juan de Fuca
  • Solitude in the tucked-away places

Lowlights

  • The narrow walkway on the bridge
  • Rain on top of Goose Rock
  • Strong gale on the bridge en route back to Fidalgo Island
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