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Deception Pass State Park - Headlands / Rosario Head / Lighthouse Point — Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Cliffs of Reservation Head

I started at the Rosario area and went up Rosario Head and then took the trail that goes along Sharpe Cove that climbs and then drops down to Bowman Bay. From there I was able to walk on the beach and around the rocks below the headland-but just barely as the tide was coming in. Once on the tombolo there was lots of room to continue on to Reservation Head. I went around the head with a few excursions on side trails with views of the small inlets and steep rock cliffs. On the return trip the tide had nearly covered up the rocks below so I went up and over the headland.

There were lots of people out hiking, kayaking, beach combing and picnicking. There are restrooms at Rosario and Bowman Bay. I saw several herons, bunnies and a sealion.

Madrone Above Sharpe Cove
Cliff on Rosario Head
Bowman Bay Bunny
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