Coupeville, Washington
Top Spots in and near Coupeville
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Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Kayak Lake Ballinger
4.0Getting Here: Heading North on I5 from Seattle Center, take exit 178 for 236th Street SW and Lakeveiw Dr. Take a left on Lakeview Dr. and follow along for a half a mile before you see the Lake Ballinger Boat Ramp parking area on the left. There is a community park and rental facility on the noir ...Read more -
Victoria, British Columbia
Galloping Goose Trail
36.14 mi / 1831 ft gainThe Galloping Goose Regional Trail connects downtown Victoria, Canada to the former town of Leechtown. Part of the Trans Canada Trail (which traverses the entire country) the Galloping Goose follows the path of the former Canadian National Railway passing through the communities of Sooke, Metchos...Read more -
Victoria, British Columbia
Paddle Victoria Harbour's Waterways
Victoria Harbor located on the southwestern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia is the southernmost port in Canada. Enjoying a moderate climate year round, one will quickly see why it is also known as Canada's busiest port. Pleasure boats, water taxis, large car and passenger ferries, tugbo...Read more -
Victoria, British Columbia
Freedive or Snorkel Ogden Point
Accessible from downtown Victoria, The Breakwater at Ogden Point makes a fun, easy-access shore-dive. I've been freediving here a couple times now and have loved it each time. You can access the granite stepping blocks by a staircase on the left side (if you're facing the water) of The Breakwater...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Peabody Creek Trail
5.05.1 mi / 948 ft gainPeabody Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Port Angeles, Washington.Read more -
San Juan County, Washington
Kayak Camp on Posey Island
A tiny gem within the San Juan Islands, Posey Island is a perfect kayak camping spot for novices, experts, and everyone in between. While the Island only has 2 campsites, each can be reserved ahead of time if you are going May 15th - September 30th. Reservations open each year starting Jan 2nd @ ...Read more -
Eastsound, Washington
Kayaking at Point Doughty State Park
The easiest way to explore this area is through Outer Island Excursions, which offers a 3-hour kayaking tour from Smuggler’s Villa Resort on Orcas Island (they also offer various tours of the surrounding islands).The tour begins with a paddle down the North Shore of Orcas Island to Point Doughty ...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Olympic National Park Foothills Trail
6.23 mi / 1772 ft gainOlympic National Park Foothills Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Port Angeles, Washington.Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Run Ediz Hook "The Spit"
4.73 mi / 0 ft gainEdiz Hook or as locals call it, "the Spit" is a 3 mile long sand spit that extends out from Port Angeles along the Juan De Fuca. The views of the surrounding mountains and Vancouver Island, the marine life, beaches, and picnic areas make this a prime spot for a memorable run. We parked at the lo...Read more -
Bellingham, Washington
Explore Locust Beach (Bellingham, WA)
5.00.25 miThe trail to Locust Beach is very easy to find. Parking on Locust Avenue is available from dawn to dusk on the side of the road, and in a small gravel lot. Follow the road towards the water, and continue right on a small but well-marked trail down to the beach. Be careful - the stairs are kind of...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Hike the Heart O' the Forest Trail
5.04.52 mi / 840 ft gainThis hike is a short, 4.0 mile round trip, half-day or less hike, located just past the Hurricane Ridge entrance into Olympic National Park. Being relatively level and the trail head just off loop E of the Heart O' the Hills Campground, the Heart O' the Forest hike offers those looking for a tast...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Backpack to Lake Angeles
5.07.12 mi / 2503 ft gainLake Angeles is, rightfully, a popular day hike and overnight backpacking option, as its one of the larger, more accessible lakes in Olympic National Park. It can be done either as a moderate day hike with a refreshing swim and picnic lunch or a relaxing overnight with gorgeous views and reliable...Read more -
Brinnon, Washington
Rocky Brook Falls
4.80.25 mi / 141 ft gainTo find the falls, head north up Hwy. 101 past Brinnon, Washington and hang a left at Dosewallips Rd. Keep an eye on the mile markers. Right after mile three and crossing a small bridge, there's a parking area on the left side enough for about 6 cars. The hike to Rocky Brook Falls is a short on...Read more -
Brinnon, Washington
Camp at the Dose Forks
15 mi / 1200 ft gainThe Dose Forks Campground is an overlooked campsite deep within the Olympic National Park, making it a perfect weekend camping destination. A mild, 7.5 mile (one-way) trail delivers you to this enchanting area and is a must for those who love photographing forests. There are no reservation requir...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Hike to Elk Mountain from Obstruction Point
5.04 mi / 644 ft gainOlympic National Park is built for someone with a week or more to spare for backpacking deep into the heart of the park's endless miles of wilderness. Between the mountains, the coast, and the rainforest, there is a lot of park to see for someone who is trying to fit their visit into an extended ...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Backpack to Grand Park in the Olympics
5.07.5 mi / 2500 ft gainThe beauty of many of the north coast trails in the Olympic Peninsula is that your car does a lot of the heavy lifting for you. This is certainly true of the Grand Valley Trail, which begins more than a vertical mile above the Strait of Juan de Fuca at the end of the Obstruction Point Road. Six...Read more