San Juan Islands Kayak planning
San Juan Islands Kayak itineraries
Sample trip plans with realistic durations. Distances and logistics come from the managing agency — confirm current conditions before committing.
Route options
- Friday Harbor to Jones Island and Stuart Island — the classic marine-trail loop
- Anacortes to Cypress Island — short crossings, non-motorized island trails
- Odlin County Park on Lopez to the outer islands
3 days
Jones & Stuart loop
Friday Harbor to Jones Island, on to Stuart Island and Turn Point Light, and back.
2 days
Cypress Island crossing
Anacortes across Guemes Channel to Pelican Beach on Cypress Island.
Access points
- Anacortes (Washington Park boat launch)
- Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
- Roche Harbor, San Juan Island
- Odlin County Park, Lopez Island