A nice relaxing change from Milabox Peak a few days ago. This hike offers expansive views the entire hike of the beach, surrounding prairie and Rosario Strait. Lots of flowers in bloom along the bluff trail. We began at the end of Sherman Road. From the trailhead we walked along a hillside of the prairie below us and views of Mt Baker and then north along the bluff beside the Pratt reserve. The were several sightings of eagles and views of Perego's Lagoon a couple hundred feet below. The steep descent to the beach began near Point Partridge and then hike south between the beach and the lagoon to Ebey's Landing where we ascended the bluff back to the prairie and the trailhead

My wife and I hiked from the trailhead just past the Cemetary on Cemetary Lane. We went up the bluff trail to the point where it starts to switchback down to the lake. The wildflowers and views of Baker, Rainier, the Olympics, the coast, and the prairie are outstanding. There are many birds and beautiful, twisted fir trees. This hike is highly rated, and now I know why. There were a few day hikers on the trail, but it wasn't crowded.

There are two trail head options for this hike. From the beach or further east overlooking the homestead. We chose the latter which adds about a mile to the loop. We saw about a dozen day hikers, more near the beach trail head. Lots of red wing blackbirds in the pond grass. Trail was in great shape. I hiked with kids aged 9 and 11. If I did it again I'd start and finish at the beach with kids. The added mile is a bit of a climb.

This hike is spectacular from beginning to end. I've been recommending it to everyone I know. It is so unique. The prairie views, the bluffs, the beach, the driftwood, the gnarled trees, moss, the wildflowers, the view of the Olympic Peninsula, the lagoons, the Bald Eagles gliding by... The list goes on and on. It's everything you would hope it would be and more. This is not a difficult or dangerous hike at all although I imagine it could be dicey if attempted in the rain. We had great weather. It was thrilling to look down while walking along the bluff. This is a romantic hike...peaceful, private, and visually dazzling. It might be the perfect setting for, say, a marriage proposal... It's that inspiring. I was pleased. Go.

We hike Ebey's landing at least once/year most years, and it is always good. Today was great. As usual we hiked up the hill and along the bluff first, then ran down the steep trail to the beach, then built shelters out of driftwood and found agates. Today we also had the pleasure of a whale (gray whale?) about 100 feet off shore.