Wiley Slough — Attraction in Fir Island

Really unique and great little spot; a dead forest standing in a current swamp (wetland) filled with birdcalls and mountain views on one side, Puget Sound on the other.

Pleasant place to go for a walk when it's not bird-hunting season (so stay away in the fall). I went on a spring weekday and it was deserted. Dogs allowed, works for bikes. If you truly want to explore wear rain boots (waterproof) but if you're going to stay on the small trail system, any everyday shoes will do. Discover Pass required. Bathrooms are on site (no running water).

Great bird watching - bald eagle nest on site.

Dogs are good to go.

If you have a canoe or a kayak, this would be an excellent place to bring it. Public boat launch onto wide, slow-moving rivers/streams with lots of side channels. Plenty of parking.

Bug spray would be a good idea but not...

Stopped by here while I was in the area since I saw other reviews saying it was good for birding. I didn't agree on that front. Didn't see nearly as many birds as I would've expected for a sunny mid afternoon. Mainly sparrows and wrens, but also saw one heron. It is however a great place to run or jog. The trail is super long and has some side paths that go into the marshy areas. Dogs are allowed and the walking path is really wide so there's plenty of space to separate from other groups. I also saw some bikers but wasn't sure if that was specifically allowed (didn't...

This area is absolutely beautiful. There is a nice, decent length walking trail along the dike. Most of the walking trail is gravel and pretty level. When you get near the end it becomes a little congested with vegetation and becomes muddy since it is tidal. Be aware of the tides! There are areas you can walk to in low tide but then is completely covered by water at high tide. Any gravel portion of the trail is always safe to walk. Also waterfowl hunters are in the area shooting during...