First Day Hikes
Saturday, January 1, 2022
hosted by State Parks
Cranberry Lake or Marine View Loop
Cama Beach State Park
11:00 AM
Length: abt 2.5 miles
Join the Interpretive Specialist, Montana Napier, and other park staff on a peaceful hike to Cranberry Lake. This gentle trail leads you through the forest to a marsh ecosystem, where there is an active beaver lodge and signs of their activity along the way.
Enjoy hot drinks and snacks at the main drop off shelter before the hike begins. Depending on group size, the Marine View Loop may be offered as well.
Meet at: main drop off shelter near the restrooms
Difficulty: moderate
All ages welcome, dogs on leash-OK
For more info: Montana Napier
360-913-0253 or montana.napier@parks.wa.gov
Cama Beach State Park
11:00 AM
Length: abt 2.5 miles
Join the Interpretive Specialist, Montana Napier, and other park staff on a peaceful hike to Cranberry Lake. This gentle trail leads you through the forest to a marsh ecosystem, where there is an active beaver lodge and signs of their activity along the way.
Enjoy hot drinks and snacks at the main drop off shelter before the hike begins. Depending on group size, the Marine View Loop may be offered as well.
Meet at: main drop off shelter near the restrooms
Difficulty: moderate
All ages welcome, dogs on leash-OK
For more info: Montana Napier
360-913-0253 or montana.napier@parks.wa.gov
Howard Adams Trail
Camano Island State Park
1:00 PM
Length: abt 2.5 miles
Join Ranger Ali Clark, volunteers, and other park staff for a First Day Hike at Camano Island State Park. This forested loop will lead you deep into the forest, where ferns are in abundance and you’re surrounded by evergreen trees. Benches along the way provide nice spots to stop and take a break. On a clear day, you’ll catch peek-a-boo views of Saratoga Passage as well as the Olympic Mountains.
Meet at: restrooms near the group camp and cabins
Difficulty: moderate
All ages welcome, dogs on leash-OK
For more info: Ali Clark
425-312-4173 or alison.clark@parks.wa.gov
Camano Island State Park
1:00 PM
Length: abt 2.5 miles
Join Ranger Ali Clark, volunteers, and other park staff for a First Day Hike at Camano Island State Park. This forested loop will lead you deep into the forest, where ferns are in abundance and you’re surrounded by evergreen trees. Benches along the way provide nice spots to stop and take a break. On a clear day, you’ll catch peek-a-boo views of Saratoga Passage as well as the Olympic Mountains.
Meet at: restrooms near the group camp and cabins
Difficulty: moderate
All ages welcome, dogs on leash-OK
For more info: Ali Clark
425-312-4173 or alison.clark@parks.wa.gov
Updated December 9, 2021
