Orcas Island Hikes – Exploring an Idyllic Island


Catch the ferry to Orcas Island, and leave your cares behind you!
It’s the quintessential northwest island retreat, blessed with evergreen forests, azure lakes, and incredible views across the Salish Sea. Orcas Island deserves and overnight stay to make the most of your trip. To learn more,
visit my Intro Guide to Orcas Island.


If you’re spending time on Orcas, don’t neglect to try a hike or two! Click on the map markers for a brief introduction to each hike, then click on the included web link to go to my full review. You can also link to hike reviews from the photo gallery below. The most recent reviews appear first.

Orcas Island is blessed with a wide range of hiking opportunities for such a small place. You could easily spend an entire week here exploring the trails. Looking for more Orcas Island hikes? The WTA (Washington Trails Association) website is an incredible resource, with detailed information on hikes on Orcas and the rest of the San Juan Islands, too.