24 Trails Off the Beaten Path

English Boom is a park along the north shore of Camano Island. It features trails, including an ADA compliant trail, scenic views, and great bird-watching opportunities.

Multiple trails greet you at the Four Springs Lake Preserve with walks through grassy fields, forest, and even a "wet" meadow.

Take a self-guided walking downtown Oak Harbor walking tour of the Garry Oaks that give the city its name.

This former farm boasts two fine art galleries, a cafe, a demonstration garden, and several shops and several dog-friendly walking trails.

The 9.5 acre preserve features a .25-mile long trail through a field and wetland.

Iverson Spit Preserve is a well-developed walking trail and is listed by the Audubon of Washington as one of 68 hot spots for bird watching.

Meerkerk Gardens features a 10-acre display garden surrounded by 43 acres of natural woodlands with 2+ miles of trails. Open daily 9-4.

Walk the Oak Harbor waterfront.  From Scenic Heights Road you can walk through the Freund Marsh to the Oak Harbor Marina.

Sculptures from established artists from all over the country greet you along two forest trails in this 16-acre park.

The South Whidbey Community Park Trails is a complex of easy hard-packed trails nestled between two large community parks.