Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
May Hikes: 3 to 5.5 miles, 300 to 1,250 feet gain - Deception Pass State Park
This hike counts toward your monthly required GoHike course May trips.
Contacts
- Sat, May 16, 2026
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 626 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
- 8 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Thu, May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
The Hike: We'll begin with the Rosario Head loop, on clear days there are views of the San Juans & Whidbey Island. We'll then follow the Rosario Beach Trail to Bowman Bay through forest with views of the rocky shoreline. There is a Campground & Civilian Conservation Corp Interpretive center at Bowman Bay. From Bowman Bay we'll hike the Lighthouse Point loop on clear days they are great views of the San Juans, Whidbey Island & the Deception Pass Bridge. We'll return to the Rosario Beach Trail and hike the Lottie Point Loop which has close views of the Deception Pass Bridge. We'll retrace our route on the Rosario Beach Trail to the Rosario Beach parking lot. There are many places to stop for clothing adjustments, snacks/water and photos.
Parking: Rosario Beach parking lot. Discover Pass Required.
Restrooms: Rosario Beach & Bowman Bay
Water: No potable water
You will receive a Hello Hiker e-mail with additional trip details after registration closes. If you have any questions, please e-mail Terri Perlman at tperlman@hotmail.com
Meeting Place: Rosario Beach Parking Lot near Restrooms
Meeting Time: 9:00am geared up & ready to hike
Required Equipment
Be sure to be on the look out for a Hello Hiker email from your trip leader prior to your selected trip with details for the hike and gear.