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    • Lopez Island, Washington

      Watmough Bay Trail

      4.0
      1.59 mi / 453 ft gain
      The Watmough Bay Trail on Lopez Island, Washington, is a moderate-level hiking trail that stretches for approximately 1.59 miles. The trail is known for its unique natural features, including a prominent cliff face, a pebble beach, and a protected bay. The trail is relatively flat, making it acce...
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    • Vancouver, British Columbia

      Run the Stanley Park Seawall

      4.6
      7.5 mi
      Start at either end of Stanley Park, running directly along the pacific ocean on the seawall path. I prefer to run from Coal Harbour to south towards English Bay - a better view, and you can stop at sunset beach for a post-run drink!
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    • Vancouver, British Columbia

      Photograph the Lions Gate Bridge

      3.7
      Park at the parking lot at Prospect point in Stanley Park to begin your photography adventure. The first photo opp is from the walkway on the Lions Gate, at about the middle of the bridge and looking to the left towards the Seawall. This is the perfect sunset spot.Once it gets dark, head to the b...
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    • Bellingham, Washington

      Explore Locust Beach (Bellingham, WA)

      5.0
      0.25 mi
      The 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...
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    • West Vancouver, British Columbia

      Explore Lighthouse Park

      4.5
      To get to Lighthouse Park, head westbound along Marine Drive in West Vancouver. As Marine Drive continues past little shops and businesses, it will begin to narrow and the road will wind around the coastline. Continue past Caufield Cove Marina and watch for the Lighthouse Park sign on your left. ...
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    • Bellingham, Washington

      Explore Teddy Bear Cove

      4.0
      On Chuckanut Drive (State Route 11) pull off onto a small, unmarked, one-way road that offers parking for Teddy Bear Cove before quickly rejoining the road. There is space to pull over on the road for approximately 15-20 cars. If you are heading North to South, the road is on your right, if headi...
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    • Anacortes, Washington

      Kayak Camp on Cypress Island

      16 mi
      We set out from the town of Anacortes, WA from Seafarers Memorial Park with a group of 6 people. Two in single kayaks and four in two tandem kayaks. After setting out into the water, keep to the west of Guemes island and follow the shoreline for a shorter trip or follow the east side for a longer...
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    • Sooke, British Columbia

      Hike East Sooke Park

      Sitting very close to the southernmost point of Vancouver Island, facing west towards the mouth of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the open Pacific Ocean, East Sooke Park is a unique and magical place for a hike or trail run. Your first visit will spark the desire to keep returning, to keep explor...
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    • Sooke, British Columbia

      Hike Whiffin Spit

      1.5 mi / 0 ft gain
      Located in Sooke, between the Sooke Harbour and the Juan de Fuca Strait is Whiffin Spit Park. An easy 2.4km out and back trail with minimal elevation gain that you can walk to the end and back in about an hour. The dog-friendly gravel trail takes you down the spit to the end where you will find a...
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    • North Vancouver, British Columbia

      Swim at the Lynn Canyon Swimming Hole

      4.5
      0.6 mi / 50 ft gain
      From the last field at inter city park, continue walking down the road to the Lynn Canyon trail. Follow the trail up the wooden boardwalks and to the first open area on the trail. When you can see the creek to your left, head down to the creek. To get to this particular swimming hole, you will ha...
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    • West Vancouver, British Columbia

      Hike to Cypress Falls in West Vancouver

      4.0
      3.1 mi / 400 ft gain
      Drive the the end of Woodgreen Pl in West Vancouver, and you will pass the tennis courts on your right. You will see a little dirt road that heads up into the woods on your left - drive up this road ~30 feet into the parking lot. From the Parking lot, hike up the trail beside cypress creek (this ...
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    • North Vancouver, British Columbia

      Explore the Capilano Suspension Bridge

      3.8
      This is a great place to visit to get a feeling for the outdoors of Canada. The bridge is a little scary when a lot of people are walking across, but it is well worth the look.Measuring 140 m (460 ft) long, the bridge crosses over the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver, British Col...
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    • Bellingham, Washington

      Hike to Fragrance Lake

      4.7
      5.5 mi / 950 ft gain
      Take Chuckanut Drive to the trailhead which is located directly across from the entrance to Larrabee State Park. A small lot in front of the trail has space for 8-10 cars, or you can park at the State Park and walk across the road (carefully!) to reach the trailhead. Either way you will need a Di...
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    • Anacortes, Washington

      Hike to the Summit of Mt. Erie

      4.0
      5 mi / 900 ft gain
      To start this hike, jump on trail 215 for a short distance of about a 1/4 mile. From here, continue until you cross trail 320 and head left onto it. Stay on 320 until you come across trail 230.Take 230 uphill (resembles an old fire road) toward the ravine just above a creek. From here, head onto ...
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    • Bellingham, Washington

      Pixie Falls

      2.0
      0.45 mi / 125 ft gain
      Pixie Falls can be accessed during any season; however it’s most enjoyable during the spring and summer months. This waterfall and swimming hole combo is the perfect way to escape the heat and the crowds. On any given day, there will typically be less than 10 people who access the falls. Pixie is...
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    • West Vancouver, British Columbia

      Hike Up Brothers Creek Loop

      4.3 mi / 1312.3 ft gain
      The directions to get to this location are a bit scattered as you need to weave through the upper streets of the British Properties. Driving Instructions If you are coming along Highway #1, take the Taylor Way exit and turn right (coming from the east) or left (coming from the west) onto Taylor W...
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