Roche Harbor and Lime Kiln Point State Park

Hike Date: September 4, 2011

Hike Rating: B+

Hike Difficulty: Easy

Hike Location: Roche Harbor and Lime Kiln Point State Park, San Juan Island, WA

Hike Description: San Juan Island is reachable from Seattle via the Victoria Clipper ferry from Pier 69 to Friday Harbor.  To visit other points on the island, one can use the San Juan Island Transit shuttles (summer-only) or cabs. Roche Harbor is on the northern end of the island.  There is a trailhead nearby.  Lime Kiln Point State Park is located on the western shore and offers potential opportunities for whale-watching in addition to a pleasant stroll along a trail following the bluffs, with a lighthouse to boot.

Near start of trail in Roche Harbor area

A picturesque rocky ledge visible from the trail

Roche Harbor from a viewpoint

Lighthouse at Lime Kiln Point State Park

Lighthouse Redux (telescoping out)

A pretty wooded segment of the trail

Bird perched on a rock