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Guided Hike: Tales of the Old Growth - Deception Pass
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Event location: Cornet Bay Marina - Deception Pass State Park
Pre-registration is required for all guided hikes. Tickets open January 15th.
Giant Douglas Firs and towering Western Red Cedars fill the old growth forests of Hoypus point. Join staff on Saturday afternoons in February to discover the fascinating history of Hoypus point and the importance of old-growth forests throughout time. This hike is just over 2 miles round trip with a 230ft elevation gain. Surfaces include an old road and dirt trail. The hike is expected to take 1.5 hours with a 15-minute return walk back to the parking lot. This hike is not stroller accessible or ADA.
General Hike Information
- All hikes are scheduled for Saturday at 1pm.
- All hikes require pre-registration.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket.
- Hikes are not stroller accessible or ADA. For questions about ADA trails please contact staff.
- For questions, please contact park staff at DeceptionPass.Interpreter@parks.wa.gov.
Contact Us
| Phone | 3602285758 |
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| DeceptionPass.Interpreter@parks.wa.gov | |
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Deception Pass First Day Hike
First day hikers are welcome to the Cornet Bay Retreat Center at Deception Pass State Park for a fun morning of hikes. Starting at 9:00 AM, hikers are invited to enjoy warm drinks and snacks. At 9:30 AM hikers will then have the option select their preferred activity based on difficulty level. Hikes range in difficulty from easy to hard. All hikes are on and around Goose Rock and include some of the most popular trails in the park. Hikers can expect to see a variety of wildlife, experience old growth forest, and enjoy amazing views of the Salish Sea and rocky cliffs of Deception Pass.
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