CHS - Just for Fun - Blake Island

We will depart from Fisherman's Terminal, on 3919 18th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119, at 9:00 AM, aboard a private chartered boat for the 12-mile boat ride to Blake Island, crossing into Puget Sound through Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

I suggest arriving early to enjoy the terminal, which is located on the Washington Ship Canal where the Magnolia, Ballard, and Queen Anne neighborhoods intersect. It is an intriguing and historic destination in itself. This is where the North Pacific Fishing Fleet (featured in "Deadliest Catch") has been based since 1914.

There is plenty of parking. Please email me if you have any questions.

This trip is a combination of a spectacular boat ride, hiking, and a lot of playing on all three beaches on the island. We aim to provide a quintessential Seattle day, playing amidst the mountains, forests, beaches, and the ocean.

We'll ride a private boat 12 miles into the ocean from the home port of the North Pacific Fleet, to reach the north-east corner of Blake Isalnd.

We'll hike the 5-mile perimeter loop along the island's waterfront, and play on all 3 gorgeous beaches on the island, with beach-combing opportunities throughout the day. The north-east beach provides spectacular views of the Seattle Skyline, the south-east beach provides views of Mount Rainier across the shimmering waters of Puget Sound, and the north-west beach provides fascinating views of the Olympic Mountains.

We will split into two groups of 12 each, and hike the loop in opposite directions. After the hike, we'll stop for lunch at the beach / campground on the north-east corner of the island, which also has picture-postcard views of the Seattle Skyline across the water.

This hike is especially scenic. It is the perfect opportunity to lug your favorite camera, whether it is a huge SLR with multiple lenses, or simply an iPhone. We will have plenty of time for pictures.