When on island time I love to seek out a high viewpoint. Our hike on Turtleback Mountain had some of the most breathtaking views we had. There are two parking lots, one at the South trailhead...
Turtleback Mountain Preserve
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The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank is a voter-approved organization dedicated to preserving the natural landscapes of the San Juan Islands in perpetuity. Through the purchase of land, the Land Bank ensures public access to rustic trails, shorelines, and wildlife viewing areas while protecting the unique ecosystems and habitats that characterize the islands.
The organization manages both public and restricted preserves, prioritizing the conservation of areas with environmental, agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, scientific, historic, scenic, or low-intensity recreational values. By safeguarding existing and future sources of potable water, the Land Bank reinforces its commitment to community conservation and the rich rural character of the region.
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Second Stop: "A Perfect Day on Orcas island" Collection https://www.yelp.com/collection/Bgd9G40BjYMmHuJoM5MpHw Well this is an awesome hiking trail system with spectacular views. We did the short...
They can tell you how beautiful it is. They can tell you about the views. They can tell you about the wildlife. But until you see it yourself you can't really understand what they mean. Dusk....
We did the hike up to Ship's Peak from the south parking lot and it is probably one of the highest reward for medium effort hikes I have ever done. Relatively okay grades, extremely well...
This is my favorite hike in the state. Not even Silver Star can surpass it (especially now that the road leading to it is completely gone). This trail has everything, dense conifer, fern-studded...
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