ANNUAL FOCIP WINTER WALK PROGRAM 2018-19 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. * * * No dogs please for the safety of the walkers. * * * 2018 SATURDAYS Saturday, Nov 3: 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, Dec 1: 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. 2019 SATURDAYS Saturday, Jan 5: Cama Beach State Park: Meet at 9:50 at Ivy Road and Dry Lake Road junction. You may 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, Feb.2: Camano Ridge Forest Preserve: Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the new parking lot located on Camano Ridge Road for the West entrance to Camano Ridge. Drive on either East or West Camano Dr. to Camano Ridge Road and drive 0.9 miles to the parking lot located on the East side near Carp Lake Road. The nearly 2.4 mile walk will include the East and West Loop trails plus the Wetland trail. The trails are generally level with a few short ups and downs. Note: This is a change from the previous years, by eliminating the steep climb on the trail from the East entrance. Saturday, Mar. 2: 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. 6: 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 walk is approximately 2 miles. A tour of the day-rental Four Springs House, Meadow room and Barn is available. Saturday, May 4: Iverson Spit Preserve, Kristoferson Creek Habitat, English Boom Historical Park: Participants should arrive at Iverson Spit Preserve at 9:50 a.m. Iverson Spit is accessed from East Camano Drive via Russell Road east to Sunrise Road then south to Iverson Beach Road. Follow Iverson Beach Road east down to the beach area and drive north to the end. After a short level 1 mile walk with views of Port Susan Bay, a beaver activity area, and the “Hobbit Trail”, drivers will caravan to Kristoferson Creek Habitat for a short visit. The caravan directions to the next stop at English Boom Historical Park will be handed out at Iverson Spit. The walk at English Boom Historical Park is about 1 mile in length on a marsh trail along Skagit Bay. Baker view, interpretive boards and a boardwalk are some of the special features of this historical park.. Saturday, June 1: Barnum Point County Park: From Terry’s Corner take Sunrise Blvd and follow for 2 3/4 miles
to end of road. The parking area is straight at the end of Sunrise Blvd. Meet at 9:50 am. The walk is about 2.3 miles. <summer break> Saturday, Nov. 2: Cama Beach State Park Saturday, Dec. 7: Elger Bay Preserve |
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