Did the loop including the jaunt off to see the Ebey houses. We started from the seaside parking lot off S Ebey Road. Arrived on Thursday 9/18 at about 11:30am, there were just 2 parking spaces left. Toilets clean and stocked.

It was a clear, sunny and warm.  The views from the bluff were spectacular. I wished I had worn a hat. No shade, bring water, sunglasses and sunblock. Binoculars were useful as well. 

Tips I have not seen on other reports:

You will be walking about 1.7 miles of the beach if you do the loop. This is not a hard packed trail, this is loose sand and rocks that some people may struggle with. Wear shoes you will not mind getting sandy or possibly wet with salt water. It’s a beach. Watch for sneaker waves, especially at high tide. 😊

If you have any fear of heights, the trail on the bluff is along a pretty steep slope. I am not sure I would feel comfortable letting a small child walk along it. But, I also have a fear of heights. I made it just fine, but my palms were a little sweaty. I tried to focus on the gorgeous view instead of the steep slope next to me. 

Overall, a wonderful and easy hike, not too crowded in late September on a weekday. I would recommend to friends and do it again myself. 

We did the whole loop, starting at Prairie Overlook.  It was a lovely day, and the trail was in good shape.  The Olympics view was obscured by heavy smoke haze from the wildfires.

This was one of my first hikes ever and it continues to never disappoint! The overcast day made it super peaceful to walk along the beach and there were plenty of fellow hikers out!

I didn't do the Prairie trail section and only did the Bluff Trail loop. The parking lot is small, but it felt like there were always 2 spots open! #HikeTheState

Mostly easy walk with only one section of uphill/downhill to get down to the beach. We were mostly by ourselves until we got to the bluffs, and the beach can also get a bit crowded due to the easy parking. It was a very foggy day which made the views limited, but there's just something so appealing about watching the mist flow through the trees and hearing but not seeing the ferry horns off in the distance. 

Second time doing this one this year. Pleasant as always. Limited distant views due to the haze but still an excellent choice year round.