South Whidbey State Park — Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

A lovely little trail to get out for a wander. About 1 hour, 15 minutes walking at a moderate to brisk pace. The section of the Wilbert trail between Fern Gulley and Ridge Loop is closed, so I did the western part of the loop along the park road west of Smugglers Cove Road.

Several trees down across the trail due to recent wind. A couple I had to sit on to go over, and a couple low crouches going under, but they were all passable for me.

Definitely glad I had waterproof hiking boots. It was as muddy as one might expect in late December, but not muddier. Ankle-height boots were plenty.