Pets allowed

Allowed

Elevation Gain

830.00 ft (252.98 m)

Trail type

Loop

Distance

8.00 mi (12.87 km)

Please respect the outdoors by practicing Leave No Trace. Learn more about how to apply the principles of Leave No Trace on your next outdoor adventure here.

The 1,718-acre Turtleback Mountain Preserve is one of the largest protected natural areas in San Juan County. The destination provides more than 8 miles of trails that can be used for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. To keep the trails from crowding and to protect the preserve, bikes are permitted on even calendar days only, while horses are permitted on odd calendar days. Pedestrians are permitted everyday.

On a clear day, the trails of Turtleback Mountain Preserve provide numerous panoramic views over the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea.

Orcas Island: Turtleback Mountain Preserve

San Juan Islands

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Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Congestion

Parking Pass

Pros

Cons

Trailhead Elevation

Features

Suitable for

Location

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Orcas Island: Crescent Beach at Ship Bay

Orcas Island: Sea Kayaking Obstruction Pass Beach to Cascade Bay

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Orcas Island: Moran State Park Campgrounds

San Juan Island: Lake Dale Resort + Campground

San Juan County Day Park + Campground

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