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Because moorings here are somewhat exposed, Clark Island gets fewer overnight boaters than other state park islands in the northern San Juans. Going ashore, kayakers will find that this little jewel i
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Olga
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 8 miles
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A circumnavigation of a heavily forested, rugged, undeveloped island, with some challenging rips and currents, and overnight camping opportunities. Cypress Island, with its miles of wild coastline and
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Cypress Island
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 15 miles
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A trip from the protected waters of East Sound, past a scenic state park beach, through narrow Obstruction Pass, and along the southeast shore of Orcas Island. The area stretching from the eastern sho
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Rosario
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 5 miles
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A pleasant day paddle in a protected bay, with a stop at a pebble beach at American Camp. Griffin Bay, forming a large crescent on the southeast side of San Juan Island, offers a pleasant day’s paddli
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Friday Harbor
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 10 miles
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Rugged James Island State Park has plenty of trails and enough secluded coves to keep you busy for more than an overnight stay. Camping includes a Cascadia Marine Trail site along with general public
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Anacortes
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 8 miles
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Sandy beaches, trails that meander through madrona groves and meadows, and a resident deer herd that mingles with campers make Jones Island one of the most popular San Juan Islands destinations for ka
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Friday Harbor
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 4.5 miles
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Rocky shorelines, numerous bays, and abundant wildlife on the wild south shore of Lopez Island. The south shore of Lopez is a paradise for paddlers, with quiet harbors, dramatic cliffs, abundant wildl
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Lopez Village
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 7 miles
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A paddle past several islands in Lopez Sound through the exposed Rosario Strait to a scenic state marine park. James Island, located just east of Decatur Island, is a popular state marine park and a w
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Lopez Village
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 12 miles
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Convoluted shores and steep hillsides of madrona and rocky meadows make Obstruction Pass prime San Juan Islands paddling country. Currents in its passageways are strong enough for some exciting rides
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Olga
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 12 miles
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The northwestern edge of the San Juans offers paddlers an incredible array of wildlife and scenery. Miles of rugged, undeveloped shorelines along Haro Strait provide habitat for a multitude of marine
... Related information:... From the guidebook Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Anacortes
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WA
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This chain of state park and wildlife refuge islands is famed for its intricate geology as well as its potentially treacherous waters. Separated by miles of sea from other islands in the San Juan grou
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Eastsound
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 2.5 miles
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Accessible only from the water, this little DNR Recreation Site at Orcas’s northwest tip has attractive madrona and fir woods, tide pools, and spectacular cliffs complete with a small sea cave or two
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Eastsound
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 6 miles
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A paddle along the southeast side of Orcas Island and an exposed and challenging crossing of Rosario Strait to a small state marine park. Clark Island, off the eastern tip of Orcas Island, is one of t
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An exploration of the islands, passages, and protected bays of the northwest side of San Juan Island. The many coves and islands around Roche Harbor and Westcott Bay offer a variety of passes, coves,
... Related information:... From the guidebook A FalconGuide to the San Juan Islands
Roche Harbor
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 6 miles
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A protected day paddle on the east side of Shaw Island, or a longer moderate circumnavigation of the island. Shaw Island is one of the more popular paddling spots in the San Juan Islands. Fairly prote
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Port Stanley
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 15 miles
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Located in the heart of the San Juan Islands, the waters around Shaw Island usually have the highest concentration of kayakers in the area. Mild currents and alongshore paddling with few crossings mak
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Friday Harbor
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 14 miles
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Kayakers come here for two distinct reasons. The first is whales: Haro Strait is the best place to see orcas during the summer months. Lime Kiln State Park was developed primarily for public observati
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Friday Harbor
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 30 miles
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The San Juan Islands are known far and wide as a paddling paradise. Unfortunately, access to the waters of the San Juans is at a premium with the ever-increasing push of development and the annual sum
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Anacortes
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WA
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Paddling to Stuart Island is among the “wildest” of the San Juan Island trips for two reasons: this destination is in a rarely experienced natural state, and the tidal forces are some of the strongest
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Roche Harbor
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 10 miles
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An exposed paddle across a channel with strong currents to waterfront camps and scenic hikes on an island where the San Juans’ alternative, rural lifestyle still thrives. The trip from San Juan Island
... Related information:... From the guidebook A FalconGuide to the San Juan Islands
Roche Harbor
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 10 miles
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A challenging open-water crossing to a popular series of islands, with intriguing geology, and numerous camping, hiking, and biking opportunities. Geologically, Sucia, Matia, and Patos Islands are rel
... Related information:... From the guidebook A FalconGuide to the San Juan Islands
East Sound
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 5 miles
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A moderate paddle down the rocky, forested west side of Orcas Island to a popular state marine park and through a handful of small scenic islands. This trip from West Beach makes a scenic full-day pad
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Deer Harbor
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 12 miles
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A moderate paddle along the rocky, rugged west side of San Juan Island past a historic lighthouse, with the chance to spot orca whales and other wildlife. The west side of San Juan Island has become a
... Related information:... From the guidebook A FalconGuide to the San Juan Islands
Friday Harbor
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WA
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Sea Kayaking
- 5 miles
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