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Courtney Lewis

Slow waves were perfect for a beginner day out. Crowds are friendly but scattered, so watch where you go.

Tight climbs but they're not difficult. I love this hike—be sure to pull your kayak/board in so that the tide doesn't pull it away while you climb.

The view at the top is gorgeous, and the WW2 ruins make for a nice platform to look out. We went up with a toddler and a baby—I would say the climbs are much too much for them. There is actually very little cover from sun (wear a hat). It might be more do-able when it's dry. Mosquitos are really bad, so be sure to wear spray! It gets very muddy; wear hiking sandals/something that dries. Would do it again, but not with kids.

For a winter day after snow things were pretty warm and clear, with a lot of visitors. A few uncleared paths throughout the park were a lot of fun; just be careful for the ice. Much of it is very structured, you can't really wander the terrain. Dogs everywhere!

I hiked two miles in before turning around. The road is VERY flat; it's a service road and you'll see a few cars, a lot of runners, and a number of mountain bikers. I think this would have been a great ride for the view, but the hike (at least 2mi in) was a bit too casual for me. Can get surprisingly windy, but ta very warm in the sun. No sheep sightings that close in, unfortunately.