Fox Island Circumnavigation
Sea kayak 11 nautical miles around Fox Island in South Puget Sound, just 5 miles from Gig Harbor. It's a South Sound classic. Also consider padding across Carr Inlet to Penrose Point, paddlign to Hale Passage & Wollochet Bay, paddling in Toliva Shoal, or hiking on the island's beaches.
launch points
- Towhead Island Boat Launch at the west end of the Fox Island bridge.
- Titlow Park
- Access can also be gained at the fishing pier at Fox Island's south end. This is also a good pull out for lunch on the circumnavigation.
On the Water
Fox Island Circumnavigation
11 nm circumnavigation, Difficulty: sea Kayak III
Paddle around the island in either direction.
Toliva Shoal
A marine preserve marked by a buoy just south of Fox Island. The area is free of fishing boats and experiences conditions from flat to dynamic water depending on the wind and current conditions.
Hale Passage & Wollochet Bay
Difficulty: Sea Kayak II/III
On the Trail
A little known island just 5 miles from Gig Harbor accessible by the Fox Island Bridge via Artondale. A great place to walk along the beach and enjoy the sand spits in a rarely visited part of Puget Sound. Hikes are up to 7 miles round trip and mostly flat.
notes
- Account for potentially strong tidal currents at the north end of Hale Passage and the southern tip of the island when planning a trip.
- Suitable Activities: Sea Kayaking
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Sea Kayak III
- Length: 10.0 nm
- Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
- Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- MapTech Puget Sound Chart No. 100
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- Fox Island
- Fox Island to Toliva Shoal
- Toliva Shoal
- Hale Passage & Wollochet Bay
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