Iceberg Point — Attraction in Washington

Iceberg Point is a great place for hiking. Off the gravel road, look for the rusty saw that directs you to the trailhead behind the gate that looks like it could be private property.

If you're on a bike, you can leave your bike at the bike rack about .5 mi on the trail. From there I suggest taking the trail to the post that marks the 7th turn from the 49th parallel. A little piece of history relating to The Pig War. To get there, stay left at the first fork, pass the bike racks, and make the first left on a single foot trail at the first sight of the ocean. You'll almost always find seal pups laying on the rocks below the rock cliffs. It's another great spot to see everything form whales, the Olympics mountain range, Victoria, or Blue Angels flying above.

During the end of the summer season, watch out for yellow jackets. Most of the time, they want nothing to do with you. But I have been stung on this trail before. Just do not bring any...

Great hike on Lopez Island. We got a bit turned around (take a photo of the map on your phone), but it was lovely so didn’t really matter. These wind swept coasts are pretty unique. The rocks reminded me of Iceland. Fun seals to gawk at by the big marker, bring your binoculars for a good look. It’s the perfect hike length (shortest round trip is 2.5mi) - options to go further if you want, shade options, sun options, hills but not too big or steep.

Tips: Be respectful of the neighbors and private property you’re passing by to get to the park entrance. No facilities at the point, but there is parking and a toilet at the county park just south of the beginning of the hike to the point. It can be easy to miss the turn onto the trail from the road - as you walk up, you pass two homes on your right. The turnoff is immediately after the second house with the big open yard. There’s a gate that indicates you’ve found the right...

Definitely going to go back here. It was difficult to find, as you think you are going down a personal driveway. But the entrance is just pass the first house on the right. You will see the sign at the top of the post. You also have to park and walk from the beach before the entrance, only a quarter mile or so away. This is probably why it was such a pristine park and lot at all busy, well that and it's on a small island. Beautiful hikes taking you to some amazing scenery of the San Juan Islands and surrounding area. They have some very rare flowers growing here, some that can only be found on Lopez Island (so be careful and...