It was wonderful to hike Ebey's Landing with four boys 8-12! The view was, I quote one boy, "a photographers dream" and another, "this is paradise"! The wildflowers are in bloom, the bee's are buzzin' and the trail is in great shape! If you have kids that need to move their bodies this summer, head to Whidbey and take this hike! Don't forget that to park you need the pass or $10 day parking.

I concur with the the previous reviewer- this is a great time of year for this hike. The wildflowers are great, it is warm enough that the breeze feels good, but it is also not super hot. There is really no shade on the trail, so on a truly sunny summer day, you'd get toasty.

I am sure this is the best time of the year to go to Ebey's Landing! The kids can play on the beach near the parking area and they can also hike on the trail. The trail can be a bit hard for little kids but once you gaze down, it's well worth the hike. It's the perfect time of year; the wildflowers are blooming, there are many kinds of plants, and the view can be amazing from high above. It is also pretty windy up there when we hiked, so please dress for the weather. There were no signs to find Ebey's Landing, so make sure you get firm instructions from a person or a map, so you don't get lost. Once you get to the parking lot, they only have limited parking space, so make sure you come early and get a spot. While on the hike, on one side there are wildflowers blooming and you can hear the waves from the beach, and the other side, a meadow that seemed to be rippling from the winds. I hope you have a great time in Ebey's Landing!

My wife and I really enjoyed a wildflower-and-views 4-mile loop hike at Ebey Landing on a beautiful day. We started in the Spring, and finished in the Summer! The predominent flowers are Vetch, wild Roses, Balsamroot, and Arnica; but if you look carefully, you will also find Alpine Lilies, Salsify, Sugar Bowls, and Wally Baskets. This is the perfect time for this outing. The parking lot was packed, but hikers were spread out along the trail and beach.

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