Fort Flagler First Day Hike

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Kick off the new year with a one-mile walk through history and nature at Fort Flagler! On this family-friendly hike, discover the fort’s role in the past and its purpose today as a state park.

Guided Hike: 10:15am (limit 20 people) with an interpretive ranger

Self-Guided Hike: 10:00am–12:00pm at your own pace (several versions to choose from)

Location: Rec Hall or Theater (check signs on arrival)

Before or after your hike, warm up inside with hot drinks and snacks from the Friends of Fort Flagler and stop by the State Parks booth for First Day Hike pins, Bark Ranger bandanas, Jr. Ranger packets, and more.

Accessibility: The first portion of the guided hike and the self-guided route are ADA accessible. The guided hike includes 60 feet of downhill elevation change along a portion of the Bluff Trail.

LENGTH OF HIKE: 1 mile guided hike; ADA self-guided hike 0.8 miles; self-guided forest hike 1.4 miles 

WHERE TO MEET:  Fort Flagler Theater 

IS THIS HIKE FOR BEGINNERS? YES  

ADA ACCESSIBLE? Guided Hike: NO (but partially) Self-guided Hike: YES  

STROLLER ACCESSIBLE? YES

Are leashed dogs allowed? YES 

MINIMUM AGE? All ages welcome.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES, Please email kelsey.lang@parks.wa.gov  

THINGS TO BRING: Warm clothes, waterproof footwear, and binoculars if you have them! 

CANCELLATION INFORMATION:  NUMBER TO CALL: (360) 344-4426  

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