Wholesale Day Hiking The San Juans & Gulf Islands

As a hiking destination, the San Juan Islands of Washington and their sister islands to the north offer scores of parks and preserves, hundreds of miles of trails catering to hikers of all levels, and year-round accessibility. Day Hiking: The San Juans and Gulf Islands is divided into roughly four sections: Anacortes, for many the gateway to the region; the San Juan Islands themselves, including some key islands not served by Washington State Ferries; Victoria, Canada, providing easy access to the Gulf Islands, as well as other unique destinations; and the magical southern Gulf Islands. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: • 136 hikes (approximately 50% American, 50% Canadian locations) • Ferry travel tips • Car-camping recommendations • Border-crossing details • All distances and elevations in both English and metric units • Overview maps for both the San Juans and Gulf Islands