Near Pass Lake Loop
Two hikers pose in a clearing.
Near Pass Lake Loop
The very tall trees that surround the trail are amazing.
Near Pass Lake Loop
This is the largest ceder in Deception Pass State Park.
Near Pass Lake Loop
This giant is the largest ceder in Deception Pass State Park. While it is not much taller then it's fellow giants this cedar takes 6 or so people to embrace the trunk.
Near Pass Lake Loop
Whats left of what was probably the largest cedar before it was felled.

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Hike Trail

Pass Lake Loop

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A wonderful track that does not loop around Pass Lake.
2
mi
Distance
439
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyLakeSpringSwimmingViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Closes at dusk. Must have a Discovery Pass.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.96mi
Distance
439ft
Elevation Gain
409ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
466ft
High Point
126ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Despite its deceptive name (pardon the pun), this trail does not loop around Pass Lake. Rather it loops around a high point on the Fidalgo side of Deception Pass State Park. You'll start at the Pass Lake parking lot, and you can take a right or a left because it is a loop! If you take a left, you'll follow the trail until it runs into a fire road. Take a right, and follow the signs. This trail intersects with the Big Cedar Trail and the Ginnett Trail.

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Contributors
Isaac Bozeman