Washington Park is bathed in rich colors and textures and showcases stunning views of the water and mountains
While we’ve hiked Ebey’s Landing (Whidbey Island) numerous times, Washington Park (Fidalgo Island) is much farther from our house, so we’ve only been there once. There’s a network of trails, which can be a bit confusing. Be sure to take a map and/or GPS. We made a large loop (2.8 miles) that took us about 2 hours (including picnic time) and gained 253 feet in elevation. From the parking lot, we went clockwise, starting with Route 501, then 516, and ending with routes 522 and 524 to get back to the parking lot.
Our route began in the woods
This path wove us through beautiful dense forest and popped out along the cliff with spectacular views of the water. Some sections were a bit rocky, and Chops can get clumsy when she’s excited, so I did carry her in a few sections. But overall, the path is clear and not too steep. And the views are amazing!
Since Chops is a bit unsteady on her feet, I carried her over some of the rockier sections
There are camping facilities in the park if you want to stay overnight. You’ll find a nice restroom in the parking area near Route 524. For more information on Washington Park, check out the City of Anacortes park site or look for trip reports and other details on the WTA site.
Washington Park Trail Map
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