Mt. Finlayson Trail

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Mt. Finlayson Trail is found at the parking area along Cattle Pt. Road. From the parking area take the trail to the right that heads south into the grass. Although the trail runs through tall grass for its entire length, the woods are nearby to the left/north.

Initially flat, after about a half mile the trail climbs up the grassy southern slopes of Mt. Finlayson, and then levels out as it traverses the grassy hillside for almost a mile. The grassy slopes of Mt. Finlayson drop off to the right all the way to the shore and Strait of Juan de Fuca. Great views as one hike along. One can see the Strait of Juan de Fuca dotted with forested islands all the way to the horizon.

Along the way, at the 1.4 mile mark Lagoons Trail is passed on the left/north. Stay straight here to continue hiking Mt. Finlayson Trail. Then almost immediately to the right/south is Mt. Finlayson Viewpoint Loop, a short detour to the south for closer views of the lighthouse on the point in the distance.

Leaving Mt. Finlayson Viewpoint Loop behind, Mt. Finlayson Trail soon descends to a wide dirt path where it ends after 1.8 miles.

Tall grassy southern slopes of Mt. Finlayson.