Since 1995 Friends of Camano Island Parks (FOCIP) has been leading Winter Walks for the public on Camano

Island trails on the first Saturday of the month November through May. The walks are on Island County and

State Park trails, many of which have been constructed, maintained and enhanced by FOCIP through its

stewardship program. All walks start at 9:50 a.m. and are completed by noon. Join FOCIP members and

Backyard Wildlife Habitat stewards on these walks. See the unique features of each park. The pace is moderate

and walks take place rain or shine. Walks are canceled if there is snow or extremely high winds. Walkers are

asked to wear appropriate clothes for the weather and sturdy shoes or boots. No pass requirement for State Park

walks. 

access Dry Lake Road from Elger Bay Road north of Elger Bay Elementary School or Monticello Road that

intersects West Camano Road and Elger Bay Road. Parking is on the Ivy Road cul-de-sac. We will walk from

the N.E. section of Cama down hill to the Cut Off Trail and then walk the Marine View loop Trail, followed by

the Bluff Trail and Old Entrance Trail 2.7 miles total. Shuttles will be available for those wishing a ride back to

Ivy. Option to walk back to Ivy would make the walk 3.9 miles total. A State park pass is not required. The

walk is completed by noon.

Saturday, Dec 2: Elger Bay Preserve: Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the junction of Elger Bay Road and Dry Lake

Road just north of the Elger Bay Elementary School and Elger Bay Store. This is a fairly level trail with one

50’ gain toward the middle of the walk. The beautifully signed Elger Bay Nature Trail with a side trip to the

beaver marsh platform is part of the walk. The walk is a 2.5 mile round trip, completed by noon.

Saturday, Jan 6: Camano Island State Park: Meet at 9:50 at the picnic shelter near the boat ramp at

Camano Island State Park. Park pass required, but for those without, a temporary is provided bv FOCIP. The

walk includes 2 elevation gains of about 50’ with the rest of the walk fairly level. The trail is 2.6 miles long

with excellent views of Saratoga Passage and Elger Bay including a walk through a beautiful “fern grotto.” and

ravine.

Saturday, Mar. 3: Cama to CISP: Meet at 9:50 at Ivy Road and Dry Lake road junction. You can access Dry

Lake Road from Elger Bay Road or Monticello Road. Walk from the Cama trailhead to the South beach of

Camano Island State Park enjoying the downhill and level terrain with great views. Shuttle service will be

available to return drivers to the trailhead. If you wish you can walk back. The walk is 3.3 miles one way.

Saturday, Apr. 7: Four Springs Lake Preserve: Meet at 9:50 in the parking area of Four Springs, Proceed

from East or West Camano Roads on Camano Hill Road and turn north on Lewis Lane which is located just

west of the Camano Ridge Road. See this beautiful preserve with a walk on the perimeter trail including the

wetland trail. The perimeter trail includes two 50’ fairly steep hills with benches at the top. The distance of the