1.8 miles
Distance
278 ft
Climb
-265 ft
Descent
00:58:07
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Bluff Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ebey's Landing
    Coupeville, Washington
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #24 in Hiking [+]
    • #24998 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Land Owner
    National Parks Service

Perched on a bluff overlooking the majestic Puget Sound, the Bluff Trail is the crown jewel of Ebey's Landing. The trail begins heading northwards up from the beach to the bluff through the prairie, passing through short climbs on sandy trail and an old farm road that has since become a dirt path. After a short climb you'll reach the summit, with a beautiful view of the beach below. From here, traverse along the bluff, enjoying the wildflowers on the slope to your left and the windswept trees to your right. The trail gradually descends along the bluff, offering an ever-changing perspective of the lagoon below, a birdwatchers haven. Hike until you come to a switchback, and descend steeply through several switchbacks to the beach.

Access Info

Can be accessed from the Beach trailhead or the Prairie Ridge trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Bluff Trail hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    12 ft
  • Altitude min
    29 ft
  • Altitude max
    260 ft
  • Altitude start
    29 ft
  • Altitude end
    43 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -30.2%
  • Grade min
    32.6%
  • Distance climb
    4,108 ft
  • Distance down
    4,590 ft
  • Distance flat
    896 ft
  • Avg time
    00:58:07
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      Jul 22, 2022 @ 6:30am
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      Jun 30, 2020 @ 3:06pm
      Jun 30, 2020
      		 It is currently recommended that you do not hike this trail, as it is impossible to maintain physical distancing due to the narrow path and steep...
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      • 4 miles avg distance
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      • 5 rides
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