Ebey's Landing — Sunday, Jun. 5, 2011

Puget Sound and Islands > Whidbey Island

Today was a magnificant day for a hike along the beach. This was hike 20 of 50 I planned this year at age 50. After hiking between 10 and 12 miles yesterday at Thunder Creek which was a three hour drive away I decided to hike a little closer to home. This hike is on Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve and State Park outside of Coupeville, Washington on Whidbey Island. This hike is a 4 to 5 mile loop if taking the beach and bluff trail. My recommendation is to take the bluff trail first and then down at the other end to the beach. I would not recommend this for young children, elderly or anyone afraid of heights or a steep trail. If so hike it in the opposite direction going down the beach first. Then hike up the hill to the bluff trail. The trail is pretty well maintained but the grass and weeds are growing high in some areas but the trail is easy to find. A beautiful day and a beautiful place to hike with great views of Whidbey Island, Pudget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Nothing bad to report on this place. Do not miss this hike if coming to Whidbey Island. You can see videos of this hike and others I have done in Washington State on my youtube channel at "lmm3181" or just click these safe links directly to the videos of this hike. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6CruMAty7s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ylxtj8aO4k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L946g6WsK7M Enjoy your hiking!! Mike