Vashon & Maury Islands

Hike on the many trails trails of the many parks on the island, and visit birding hotspots on the island, with an emphasis on locating uncommon and rare seabirds.

on the island

birding spots

Vashon Island has a wide variety of good birding areas, many of which annually produce unusual bird sightings. There are many parks including marine parks, beaches, freshwater ponds and woodlands. Exploring parks in the north end of Vashon Island including Robinson Park, Maury Island Marine Park and Fisher Pond is a good start.

BIKEPACKING

Camping

Maury Island Marine Park, Point Robinson and Lisabeula. Link for required camping reservations
https://pos.vashonadventures.com/vashonadventures/checkout/camping/products

Water

Pack in all needed water (get in Vashon). Pack-in, pack-out facility.

Pit toilet available at campground

Many possible starting points and routes from Seatte-Tacoma area including Fauntleroy ferry and Point Defiance ferry.

Route options on Vashon: https://store.avenza.com/products/vashon-bike-camping-2023-vashon-adventures-map?utm_source=vendor_link

  • Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Naturalist, Trail Running, Urban Adventure, Bikepacking
  • Seasons: Year-round
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Difficulty: Easy, Bikepacking Gravel I, Bikepacking Gravel II
  • Length: 20.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 600 ft
  • Land Manager: Vashon Parks District
  • Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
  • Recommended Party Size: 8
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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  • Vashon Island
  • Maury Island
  • Singlemill Creek Preserve
  • Fisher Pond Preserve
  • Island Center Forest
  • Judd Creek Loop Trail
  • Burton Acres Park
  • Dockton Forest & Maury Island Natural Area
  • Maury Island Marine Park
  • Point Robinson Park
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