I took advantage of a random day off. I have always wanted to explore this state park.  What a treat, it turned out be a beautiful day. It was very quiet in the park today is what I prefer. If you have never been I suggest you go.  Incredible views for not having to work that hard. I will be back to explore more.  

Trail was in good condition with some muddy spots that were simple to navigate. Lots of people on a beautiful winter day.

An absolutely beautiful day at Deception Pass. I wish we could have stayed all day. We arrived at noon at the Rosario Beach Parking area. About half full. Bathrooms clean and open. We hiked out to Lighthouse Point with a stop at the playground at Bowman Bay. We saw about 10 seals, lots of birds, a handful of other hikers. The wind was warm, so really felt like spring. Daisies are usually always in bloom in the grass here, and they were today. Scotchbroom is also starting to bloom. The trail is fairly easy but does have some rocky areas on the few inclines. The beach was also nice to walk. The ponds on the way to Lighthouse Point have evidence of beavers chewing on trees. 3.5 miles total and about an hour and half. 

We started at Sharpe Park. Nice place for a New Year’s hike. Vault toilet is stocked. Trails are in great shape. Thank you to those who cut the downed trees! A little bit of mud but not a problem. We only saw a few people on the trail today.
When we were done we headed to Rosario Beach and poked around in the tide pools. Strangely not crowded on a free day.

Be safe! To get to Lighthouse Point trail you need to walk left from the parking lot along Bowman Bay. The trail here, as well as the isthmus between two bays, is washed out, with large beached logs all over, slippery seaweed and detritus from our recent storms and big tides. Use caution and watch the tide tables to make sure you can get out and back safely. If in doubt, walk right and take the trail to Rosario Head instead.