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Whistle Lake Trail

Anacortes Washington Hikes

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Whistle Lake Trail - Anacortes Washington Hikes

This gorgeous former city watershed has become the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. Because it has been protected for decades, Whistle Lake and its network of forest trails have a quiet woodland beauty. Children will think that the lake, seen from several overlooks, is like a wilderness fjord, with its rocky cliffs, steep island, and forested shoreline. The wonder is that because of the low elevation, this area can be enjoyed at any time of year. With life vests, younger children can safely play on the steep shore or swim in the deep lake. The day we were there a platoon of small, happy children were all swimming and splashing, wearing life vests.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Anacortes
Length: 6.5 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Easy for children
Duration: Day hike
Season: Year round
Trailhead Elevation: 430 feet
Top Elevation: 430 feet
Local Contacts: Anacortes Community Park
Topo Map: Whistle Lake Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book: Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington & the Cascades Guide Book
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Recent Trail Reviews

aubreelaurel

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Date of Trip: 6/10/2010

Gorgeous hike along Whistle Lake. Easy to find, well maintained trail with…

pbjcarter

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Date of Trip: 9/28/2009

This is a lovely multi-purpose trail for hikers, mountain bikers, and trail…
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Weather Conditions

  1. Rest Of Tonight
    Partly cloudy with a chance of evening showers...then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows near 50. South wind to 10 mph.

  2. Thursday
    Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. South wind to 10 mph.

  3. Thursday Night
    Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. South wind to 10 mph.

  4. Friday
    Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. South wind to 10 mph.

About This Trail Guide

Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington & the Cascades
Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington & the Cascades

by Joan Burton (The Mountaineers Books)

This book combines Best Hikes with Children in Western Washington, Volumes 1 and 2, with loads of ne…

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