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Deception Pass State Park

Easy and moderate day hikes for people of all ages along beaches and to the the highest point on Whidbey Island in the southern half of Deception Pass State Park.

on the trail

Goose Rock

Begin on the West Point of Rosario Straight following the beach trail up and under Deception Pass Bridge to Goose Rock and down to Cornet Bay.  Return using several well maintained and popular trails.

north beach

Hike from east to west or west to east and back along the North Beach Trail

west beach

Hike out and back along West Beach and consider taking the Dunes Interpretive Loop Trail along Rosario Strait and Cranberry Lake, respectively.

amenities

  • Hiking Trails
  • Sandy Beaches
  • Interpretive Center
  • Fishing Dock
  • Campground

notes

  • For day hikes in the north part of Deception Pass State Park, use the Bowman Bay route/place.

Information for Leaders

The Mountaineers has a commercial use permit with Washington State Parks for all free and fee-based outings at state parks. Leaders should carry a print or digital copy of our  commercial use permit to show rangers they may encounter. 

  • Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
  • Length: 4.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 484 ft
  • 484 ft
Map
Deception Pass State Park 41020 SR 20, Oak Harbor WA 98277
  • Green Trails Deception Pass No. 41S
Activities

Upcoming Activities



Stewardship - Deception Pass State Park

Stewardship Trip
Join the Olympia Mountaineers and Washington Trails Association (WTA) for a day or a weekend
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Sat, Feb 1, 2020 - Sun, Feb 2, 2020
No Prerequisites
10 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jan 28
Olympia Branch

CHS 2 Hike - Deception Pass State Park

Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 hike at Deception Pass/Sharpe Park.
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, May 9, 2020
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration opens Apr 22
Seattle Branch
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  • Deception Pass State Park
  • Deception Pass State Park: Goose Rock
  • Goose Rock
  • Deception Pass State Park: North Beach
  • North Beach
  • Deception Pass State Park: West Beach
  • West Beach
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