Near 5 Wonders Trail
View from inside the mine.
Near 5 Wonders Trail
Looking NE towards Roger Bluff.
Near 5 Wonders Trail
Two hikers pose in a clearing.
Near 5 Wonders Trail
The old copper mine.
Near 5 Wonders Trail
The cabin through the woods.

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5 Wonders Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
A hike that includes the very best of the area.
4
mi
Distance
972
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCaveFall ColorsFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekSpringSwimmingViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Park closes at dusk. Must have a Discovery Pass.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.99mi
Distance
972ft
Elevation Gain
972ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
421ft
High Point
88ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start in the Pass Lake parking lot. Take a right on Pass Lake Loop, and follow this until you come to an intersection with the Big Cedar Trail. Take a left onto Big Cedar Trail. Follow this down the gully, and you'll come across the first wonder, the Big Cedar. It is the largest of its kind in Deception Pass State Park. Follow the trail until it runs into the Ginnett Trail, and take a left. Follow the trail up the ridge. After a while, you'll come upon a pile of rubble and a concrete pad. This is what is left of the Ginnett Family Homestead, which is the second wonder. After this, follow the trail along. On your left will be a cliff with bits of red rock on the ground. This is the third wonder, the Red Rock Quarry. After a few hundred feet there will be a log cabin on your left. This is the fourth wonder. The cabin was used by copper miners in the 1910s. Please respect the cabin as it is around a hundred years old. If you go past the cabin a few yards you'll come to the final wonder, the mine. The mine goes about 60 feet into the hill, and entrance is NOT prohibited. Just remember to respect the mine like you would any historical location. Follow the same trail back. When you get to the Big Cedar Trail don't turn, just go straight ahead on the Ginnett Trail. Follow this until it intersects with the Pass Lake Loop. Go straight on the Pass Lake Loop until you reach the parking lot.
History & Background
The area was homesteaded by the Ginnett Family in the early 1900s. The land was donated to become a park in the 30s.

Route Conditions

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Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
Downed Tree
wet day. a lot of the rocks and exposed roots on trail were very slippery, especially from just past the homestead on the descent to the quarry. beginning of trail a bit over grown. only a few deep puddles easily trafficked. got a bit turned around at homestead. must follow PNW trail post, and not wide road ( old driveway) to finish the "wonders".
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
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Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
Downed Tree
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Contributors
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