Near Young Hill Overlook Spur
Forested San Juan Islands (near) and Vancouver Island, Canada in the distance, as seen when looking northwest through the trees along Young Hill Overlook Spur.
Near Young Hill Overlook Spur
The woods along Young Hill Trail.
Near Young Hill Overlook Spur
English Camp Cemetery. Five of the six British soldiers who died during the 12 years that the British were stationed at English Camp are buried here, at the end of English Cemetery Spur, a short .1 miles from Young Hill Trail.
Near Young Hill Overlook Spur
Garrison Bay, Delacombe Point, Henry Island, Sydney Island, and Vancouver Island (near to far) looking northwest from the Young Hill Overlook.
Near Young Hill Overlook Spur
Henry Island of the San Juan Islands is on the left in the middle, Canada's Vancouver Island in the distance, and a madrone tree on the right, looking northwest from the top of Young Hill.

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Young Hill Overlook Spur

4.0 (1 Rating)
A path to magnificent views of the San Juan Islands and Vancouver Island.
0.2
mi
Distance
25
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.16mi
Distance
25ft
Elevation Gain
26ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
563ft
High Point
533ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Young Hill Overlook Spur is basically flat as it traverses the upper slopes of Young Hill. At first, Young Hill Overlook Spur goes through grass dotted with trees and then a treeless section. The top of Young Hill can be seen up the steep hillside to the left (east). But the dramatic views are to the right where the hillside drops off steeply. Expansive views of many San Juan Islands and Vancouver Island in Canada can be seen. Stunning and awe inspiring! Especially on a clear day.

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