Near Guemes Mountain Trail
Guemes Mountain Trail
Near Guemes Mountain Trail
Edens Road valley with Cypress Island and Atlantic salmon pens in background
Near Guemes Mountain Trail
Cypress Island, Cone Islands, Mt. Constitution from atop Guemes Mountain.
Near Guemes Mountain Trail
View of Ancortes and Guemes Channel from atop Guemes Mountain.
Near Guemes Mountain Trail
Mt. Baker from atop Guemes Mountain

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Guemes Mountain Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Enjoy a beautiful trail to a spectacular view of the Puget Sound.
1.2
mi
Distance
615
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlySpringViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
This trail closes at dusk and does not allow camping.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.19mi
Distance
615ft
Elevation Gain
40ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
692ft
High Point
91ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail makes for a scenic hike to the top of Guemes Mountain. The top offers beautiful views of the Salish Sea and San Juan Islands. There are periodic benches along the trail for resting, as well as interpretive signs and a bike rack at the base of the trail for those who ride to the start. At the head of the trail are a few trekking poles and dog leashes for people to use and return.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Great views! The second half of the trail is a bit steeper than the first half.
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Contributors
Isaac Bozeman