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Dog Woods

Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands
48.5326, -122.6462 Map & Directions
Length
3.0 miles, roundtrip
Highest Point
190 feet
The verdant LeMieux Loop. Photo by mmills. Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Good for kids
  • Wildlife

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None
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This 120-acre forest is on private property on Guemes Island managed as forest land, and has 3 miles of trails open to the public to explore. Continue reading

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Hiking Dog Woods

The Dog Woods are on Guemes Island, where visitors have 3 miles of forested trails to wander through. Visitors will encounter art sculptures from local artists and benches as they hike through the forest. 

Please note that this park is on private property, but visitors are welcome to recreate here as long as they respect the rules:

  • No hunting
  • No biking
  • No motorized vehicles
  • No horseback riding
  • No fires, smoking or fireworks
  • No camping

Dogs are allowed off-leash here, but please keep dogs under voice control, pick up waste and restrain pets from chasing or harassing wildlife, other visitors or other dogs. 

Toilet Information

  • No toilet at trailhead

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Dog Woods

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 48.5326, -122.6462 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From the Guemes Island Ferry Terminal, head north on Guemes Island Rd, then turn left onto S Shore Dr. Follow the road for 1.1 miles, at which point the road will veer right and turn into W Shore Dr. In 0.3 mile, the parking lot will be on your right. There is parking for about 8 cars here. 

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Puget Sound and Islands > San Juan Islands

Private property (for public use)

Guidebooks & Maps

https://dogwoods.info/

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Dog Woods

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