The “Go Take a Hike” beach walk, March 10, 10:30 a.m. at Fisherman Bay Spit Preserve kicks off the Lopez Community Trails Network’s new series of guided hikes. From March through September walks explore seven locations including the San Juan Islands and two off-island locations.

The first walk covers 2.5 to 3 miles total of beach along the San Juan Channel, on the west side of Lopez Island.  The group meets at Fisherman Bay Spit Preserve, van shuttles from the tour starting point and then walks back to the cars. The walk is open to all who like to hike and make new friends.  Advance sign up is required.

For more info, contact Charlie Janeway, 468-3706, or Bob Walker, 468-3397

Upcoming hikes and events

– April 21

Watmough Bay area and Iceberg Point with San Juan Island Trails Committee on Lopez, led by Tim Clark, 2 miles roundtrip

– May 12

Mt. Constitution loop on Orcas with Bob Walker, 8 miles roundtrip

– June 2

National Trails Day activities

– June 23

San Juan Island National Historical Park English Camp and Young Hill locations with Park Historian Mike Vouri and the San Juan Island Trails Committee lead a 3 mile roundtrip

– July 21

Anacortes Community Forest has 2,800 acres, and 50 miles of trails. This hike will explore 3 to 5 miles    with Bob Walker

– Aug. 18

Hidden Lake Lookout, ten miles east Marble Mountain off of Highway 20, with Chris Coiley, 8 miles roundtrip

– Sept. 15

Whiskey Hill on Lopez -San Juan Preservation Trust land with Tim Clark, 3 miles roundtrip