Fagin's Hike of the Week- Ebey's Landing

The photos are from last year, however current trip reports say trail is still good. This hike is on Whidbey Island and the directions here are a different way to Ebey's Landing which offers great views of  the Sound and of the Olympic Mountains from the bluff. We start the hike just outside of the town of Coupeville  at the Prairie Overlook trail head (across from the cemetery). This hike goes past historic houses and farmland and then you are on the bluff with great views. There is some private property near the hike so please respect that.  

 view from the bluff

View of the Olympics from the bluff

Hike near farmland

One of the historic houses

Trail: This is a good map to use.  Start on Ebby's Parire Trail and hike about one mile southwest and  you come to the bluff  and a fork. You  can right up the bluff with better views and if you continue you can reach the beach and loop back which is about 5.5 miles. Or at the fork you can turn left and go down to the beach. Another option is to stop at the bluff and go back to trail head and it is  only 2 miles round trip.

Direction:  From Mukilteo, take the ferry over to Clinton.
Head north on SR-525 for 19 miles to a junction with SR-20. 
Continue straight on for approx. 5 miles to the town of Coupeville, and continue north on SR-20 for approx. 1 mile. 
Turn left onto Sherman Road and continue until you reach Cook Road. 
Turn right and drive to the end of Cook Road to the Prairie Overlook trail head, located directly across from a cemetery.

Disclaimer: There are many factors which you should consider in deciding whether to proceed with an outing, including the visible weather at the trailhead, the strength and experience of the party, snow and avalanche conditions, route conditions, etc. You are the final decision maker whether to proceed. West Coast Weather, LLC dba Washington Online Weather cannot be held liable for loss or injury arising from your decision to proceed, and expressly disclaims all liability related thereto. Redmond, Washington USA. Also, please bring map-compass and GPS to help with trail directions as our directions are our best estimate.

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