San Juan Islands Kayak verified trails

We publish a trail map only when an editor has opened the exact trail page and confirmed it sits inside this destination. Trails we could not confirm are left off entirely — you will never find a generic search link here. Always recheck closures, water levels, and permits with the managing agency before you go.

• Griffin Bay Paddle

  Editor verified · 2026-09-15

  A short paddle loop in Griffin Bay off American Camp, San Juan Island.

  AllTrails describes the paddle as running along American Camp in San Juan Island National Historical Park.

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• Jakle's Lagoon

  Editor verified · 2026-09-15

  A 4.7-mile loop over Mount Finlayson and the lagoons at American Camp, a common shore day off the water.

  AllTrails lists this loop under San Juan Island National Historical Park.

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• Turn Point Lighthouse

  Editor verified · 2026-09-15

  A 3-mile out-and-back on Stuart Island from Reid or Prevost harbour, reached by the Roche Harbor crossing.

  AllTrails places Turn Point Lighthouse in San Juan Islands National Monument and describes kayak access from Roche Harbor.

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• Cascade Lake Trail

  Editor verified · 2026-09-15

  A 2.6-mile loop in Moran State Park on Orcas Island.

  AllTrails lists this loop under Moran State Park, Orcas Island.

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• Mountain Lake and Twin Lakes Trail

  Editor verified · 2026-09-15

  A 6.5-mile loop around Mountain Lake in Moran State Park, Orcas Island.

  AllTrails lists this loop under Moran State Park.

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• Doe Island Campground Loop

  Editor verified · 2026-09-15

  A short loop on boat-in-only Doe Island Marine State Park, off the southeast coast of Orcas.

  AllTrails lists this loop under Doe Island State Park, accessible only by boat.

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