Beautiful day on one of the best combination puget sound hikes around. We headed north on the cliff trail and then down to the beach with a gorgeous beach walk back to the car. This is about a 6 mile round trip but it seems you could walk "forever" along this beach at low tide. Wildflowers are blooming and great beachcombing are just a few of the reasons to go.

We began at the Ebey's Landing parking lot and went north above the shore to the south bluff head and hiked north along the bluff about two hundred feet above the shore passing Perego's Lake. We then took the longer but easier trail that switch backs on the descent to the beach and headed north again to Fort Ebey. That made for about a 6.5 mile round trip. When we came back south again we opted for going up the trail to the top of the ridge as beach walking can be tiring. We traded the short, steep climb over the loose sand and rocks. On the way back we were closely watched by a Bald Eagle perched on the bluff. There were a few wild flowers along the cliff; white and yellow and on the beach a large Gum Boot Chiton.

We began the hike in the rain, and it quickly burned off (despite the 100% chance of precipitation in the forecast). The trail was quite wet, but the rest of the hike was blue skies and beautiful.

What a difference a day makes! If you saw the snowy pictures from March 22, you'd be amazed. We saw bits of snow here and there, but today had temps in the 50's with a very light breeze, and lots of sun! My 11 year old son and I did the lollipop loop. No issues on the trail along the bluff. The views were wonderful. We took the switchbacks down the bluff, at the north end of the spit. The trail info says to cut down (and through the switchbacks), but we kept going, and then did the three switchbacks. Less steep, and I'm sure better for all concerned. We took the trail along the west side of Peregos Lake. This is easy to follow, although it's underwater in a few spots. I prefer it to walking the beach the entire way. No other items of note...the trail is very clear and well maintained.