May 16th, 2020
Bluff trail wonders
An early morning visit to North Beach at Deception Pass Park put me in a mood for adventure, so I took a trail I’ve never walked before. I was alone from beginning to end — a wonderful hour of discovery. The trail, which leads from the North Beach parking lot toward West Beach and the park amphitheatre, is about a half-mile walk. Although it runs parallel to the beach and Deception Pass waters, it is a safe distance from bluff’s edge. Rocks and roots are everywhere on this trail, so it is important to watch your footing. In addition to roote and rocks, however, I was surprised to find bright pink rhododendron bushes along the way. I did find a couple of established, safe viewpoints that yielded exceptional views of beach and bridges. It’s safe to say I’ll be back, maybe next time to trail’s end.
Trail opening from parking lot
Shelf polypole mushroom
Salal fruit
Turkey tail on dying tree
Canoe Pass Bridge through trees
View from bluff toward West Beach
Fishermen race toward bridge
One of several rhody bushes
Blooms on the way
Forest ferns, shades of green