Pass Island Scenic Overlook
Posted by: 
Hikenutty
N 48° 24.417 W 122° 38.467
10U E 526559 N 5361594
A view of the Deception Pass and San Juan Islands from Pass Island, an Island located right smack in the middle of Deception Pass itself.
Waymark Code: WMT3N
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2006
Views: 68
This overlook is one of many in Deception Pass State park, but unique as it is located at the tip of an island in the middle of Deception Pass.
The photo above is taken from the bridge that leads to Pass Island and connects the mainland, Pass Island, and Whidbey Island.
Pass Island can be seen in the foreground and the viewpoint is at the tip of the island (towards the middle of the photo). My photo from the overlook itself was blurry, so I used this one that shows both the overlook and the view from the overlook.
To reach the overlook, park in the visitor parking lots on either side of the bridge. There are restrooms at the South parking area. Walk over the bridge, using the pedestrian lane on the East side, until you reach the center of the bridge. You'll see a monument telling about the Pass here. Take the stairs near the monument that lead down to the Island itself. At the base of the stairs you'll see a trail that leads along the South side of the island. Follow that trail out to the tip of the Island (about 1/2 mile). Enjoy the beautiful view.