Larrabee State Park - Rock Trail — Friday, Aug. 1, 2014

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Road coming in has some potholes, but nothing too bad. Trail pleasant, in good condition. Did not hike full loop (not realizing there was one, I had stashed my coat and hat a ways back). "Mountain views" is not accurate; the trailhead at Cyrus Gates Overlook provides a pleasant view of the San Juans, but that is the only noteworthy view on the whole trip; the rest of the time trees block it. Nothing too strenuous - kids and dogs will be fine (possibly not too young with the first or too old with the second as the first section of stairs is rather steep). Lake offshoot is worth doing, however no trail continues around the lake so it's view-only. Spotted a massive uprooted tree near there. Overall, nice enough hike but if you want any sort of views you'll want to go somewhere else.