Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Gain |
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Accessible | 2 Miles Round-trip | 8 |
Directions
From I-5, take Hwy 20 West to Anacortes. Use Hwy 20 Spur to Anacortes City Center. At the roundabout with Commercial Avenue, take the first right heading North and follow to 12th/Oakes Avenue. Turn left and continue to the roundabout with Ship Harbor Blvd.; turn right (North). At the T intersection, turn left onto Edwards Way and follow down the hill to the cul-de-sac. The trailhead is on the North side of the cul-de-sac.
Notes
A paved trail along the Guemes Channel. Views of Guemes and Cypress Islands with peekaboo views of other San Juan Islands in the distance. Note: As of 2024-04-13, the QR code on the sign at the trailhead does not appear to work.
Fire Starter
Don’t forget the waterproof matches and fire starters like candles or flint and steel.
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Guemes Channel Trail
An accessible paved path along the Guemes Channel on the North side of Fidalgo Island. Great place for a walk to catch views of neighboring islands, maritime traffic, and shore birds. 😊.