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Hike 11/29 Young Hill, San Juan Island
A sharp eye should be able to spot the dorsal fin of an orca whale, seen not far off the southern tip of Shaw Island on the morning ferry ride
Two orcas seen here
Arriving at Friday Harbor
Trail information for the short 1-mile trail up Young Hill
Pleasant forest path led up the 600-foot hill
A few sunbreaks and patches of blue made for some pleasant views from Young Hill
Strange to think there were British troops stationed near here 160 years ago.
Open grassy meadows at the top were accented by shapely trees
Not a bad lunch spot for late November
Plenty of interesting mushrooms in the forest
The forests were a mix of douglas fir, madrona, and oak trees
English Camp story. We took a few minutes to stroll about the grounds.
The blockhouse, where the troops were standing guard against enemy attacks (that never came)
Pink yarrow in the English Garden at English camp
The nicely kept gardens at English Camp
Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse, on the western shore of San Juan Island
Striking figures cut by the madronas near the lighthouse
At the Cattle Point Overlook, where we stopped for a short stroll
Looking across Strait of Juan de Fuca toward the Olympics
Cattle Point Lighthouse, sitting on the southeastern tip of the island
Sunset from the ferry
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