Ebey's Landing — Sunday, May. 31, 2009

Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island

It was pretty overcast today which was perfect for this hike. There is little to no shade at all along the trail. The trail along the bluffs is in great shape. There are a few spots where erosion is slowly taking pieces of the trail. You get fantastic views of Mt. Baker, the Olympics, and Mt. Rainier along the bluffs. Of course the view of the water is great too. Flowers are blooming all over the bluffs for nice splashes of color. The hike up the bluffs is steep but very short. Once on the top there is some up and down but nothing steep. We cruised along at a good pace carrying a two-month old with no problems. The trail is smooth with few rocks/roots/pits to trip you. Perfect for kids or those carrying kids. On the switchbacks down to the beach my husband spotted a whale out in the Sound. We watched it surface several times before we moved onto the beach. The hike along the beach is easy. The sand is hard packed so you aren't fighting against it. Again, kids would love picking their way along the beach. There are lots of logs, rocks, and shells to look at.