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Deception Pass State Park - Headlands / Rosario Head / Lighthouse Point — Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Urchin Rocks

Starting from the parking at Bowman Bay, we first headed to Rosario Head, checking out the tide pools at Urchin Rocks. Then, we set off in the opposite direction to Lighthouse Point.

Road Conditions. Paved road, restrooms with running water.

Trail Conditions. No obstacles, but some slightly muddy sections of trail, and lots of social trails and not much signage. 

Highlights. Despite the tide being at about 0ft, we didn't spot much in the tide pools, but we did find our first fairy-slipper orchid of the year along one of the trails!

Crowds. Plenty of people about, especially around Rosario Head, but the parking lot at Bowman Bay was never more than about half full.

Designated path through tide pool area
Trail
Rosario Head
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