Al Emerson Nature Trail

Difficulty	Distance	Steps	Elevation Gain
Easy	0.5 Miles Loop	1,015 est.	None

Steps are estimated from the hike distance and a difficulty-based stride length.

Formula: distance in miles × 5,280 feet ÷ stride length

Stride length is adjusted because tougher trails usually shorten each step:

Difficulty	Stride length
Unknown	2.2 ft
Accessible	2.3 ft
Easy	2.6 ft
Moderate	2.1 ft
Difficult	2.0 ft
More Difficult	1.9 ft
Strenuous	1.8 ft

The result is rounded to the nearest whole step and shown as an estimate.

Notes

Al Emerson Nature Trail is nestled in the heart of Camano Island State Park. Imagine this: a park that stretches along the beautiful shores of Saratoga Passage, boasting an impressive 6,700 feet of rocky shoreline and a sandy beach. From here, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Puget Sound, the majestic Olympic and Cascade Mountains, and the iconic Mount Rainier. It’s a nature lover’s paradise!