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Guided Hike: Post-glacial Wildflowers - Deception Pass

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Did you know Deception Pass was once covered in a massive glacier? Join staff for a hike to the summit of Goose Rock to explore how glaciers have shaped our park and the unique wildflowers that grow in this post-glacial ecosystem. This hike is a roughly 1-mile out and back with 380ft elevation gain. Surfaces include stairways and dirt trail. The hike is expected to take 1.5 hours with a 20-minute return hike 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.

Directions

48.4051325, -122.6460044

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