Four First Day Hikes
hosted by State Parks

Sunday, January 1, 2017
Times: 12 Noon & 2 PM
Cama Beach State Park & Camano Island State Park
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12 PM Noon Hikes
  • Camano Island SP
    Meet at the  Kitchen Shelter (near the boat launch).
    This     moderate, 2.8 miles loop hike goes to the North Beach then up to Al Emerson Nature Trail. This hike will be primarily for exercise with minimal stops. Hike will include steps, both uphill and downhill. The Beach Trail has cobble and driftwood, footing can be slippery. There are views of Saratoga Passage and the Olympic Mountains. Travel from the beach is uphill and includes stairs; elevation change is less than 200 feet. See old growth trees and yew trees in the forested Al Emerson Nature Trail section. Descend to the bluff trail, walk down stairs in a fern grotto and by a small freshwater marsh area to complete the loop.
    Light snacks served at end of hike.
    ​see Map
  • Cama Beach SP
    Meet at Drop-off Shelter.
    This     moderate, 2.2 mile roundtrip hike goes out to Cranberry Lake. This hike will travel through the forest with stops to explore flora, fauna and history. Arrive at a small lake with good bird habitat. Beaver are in the area, so it's possible to see beaver activity along the trail. The trail terminates on top of an old beaver dam.
    OK for young hikers.
    OK for outdoor strollers.
    ​see Map​

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​2 PM Hikes
  • Camano Island SP
    Meet at the  Kitchen Shelter (near the boat launch). 
    This easy, 1/2 mile loop hike is on the Marsh Trail. This hike will be at a leisurely pace with leader taking frequent stops to allow for photography, description of the area, the history, animals and plants. This hike has little elevation gain, but does include a couple of steps. Birds are often in the marsh. It is surrounded by forest with madrone, Douglas fir and grand fir trees.
    OK for young hikers.
    OK for outdoor strollers.
    ​Light snacks served at end of hike.
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  • Cama Beach SP
    Meet at Cama Center. 
    The theme for this easy, 1.2 mile loop hike is "Take a Step Back in Time: Resort Era to Today". This hike will be at a leisurely pace with frequent stops to allow for photography and conversation. Learn about the history of Cama Beach Resort. Hike will travel down the Old Entrance Road and along the 1930’s cabin area before  returning to Cama Center.
    OK for young hikers.
    OK for outdoor strollers.
    see Map
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Things to Bring: Clothing appropriate for the weather: hat, gloves, dress in layers.  Footwear that is good on dirt trails and possibly slippery ground. Water.

Well-behaved dogs on leash are allowed.

If the weather is iffy, call (425) 312-4173 for "go/no go" info.

January 1st is a FREE  day at all Washington State Parks – no Discover Pass needed for parking.
Updated December 20, 2016