South Puget Sound: Olympia to Steilacoom
A long sea kayak trip in the Puget Sound from Olympia to Steilacoom. Paddle through Budd Inlet, past Boston Harbor, through Dana Passge, past Johnson Point and the southern tip of Harstene Island, across Nisqually Reach, past Devils Head around the north shore of Anderson Island and past Eagle Island on route to Steilacoom.
launch points
- Swantown Marina boat ramp next to Olympia Area Rowing building.
on the water
Paddle through Budd Inlet, past Boston Harbor, through Dana Passge, past Johnson Point and the southern tip of Harstene Island, across Nisqually Reach, past Devils Head around the north shore of Anderson Island and past Eagle Island on the route to the ramp at Steilacoom.
notes
- This trip is best done on an outgoing tide.
- Paddle south of Anderson Island or north of McNeil Island for an extended trip.
- Suitable Activities: Sea Kayaking
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Sea Kayak II/III
- Length: 20.0 nm
- Parking Permit Required:
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- MapTech Puget Sound Chart No. 100
- NOAA Puget Sound: Southern Part No. 18448
- Sea Trails Nisqually Delta, Anderson Island, Case and Carr Inlets WA204
- Sea Trails Olympia, the Inlets and Hartstene Island WA205
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