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Port Susan Bay Preserve

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
48.2083, -122.3654 Map & Directions
Length
2.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
0 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
Beautiful flood gate at the end of the dike and the Nature Conservancy's property near the Stillaguamish River. Photo by Barb Griffith Full-size image
  • Wildlife
  • Coast
  • Good for kids
  • Rivers
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The Port Susan Bay Preserve, owned by Nature Conservancy, is a 4,122-acre preserve which encompasses much of the Stillaguamish River estuary. A short mile-long dike trail takes you through tidelands and farmlands to the Stillaguamish River, provide the opportunity to view many varieties of birds and other wildlife. Continue reading

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4.00 out of 5

Hiking Port Susan Bay Preserve

The Port Susan Bay Preserve, owned by The Nature Conservancy, is a 4,122-acre preserve which encompasses much of the Stillaguamish River estuary. A short mile-long dike trail takes you through tidelands and farmlands to the Stillaguamish River, provide the opportunity to view many varieties of birds and other wildlife.

The public is allowed to visit this preserve, but prior arrangements must be made. For more information, visit nature.org/washington or contact the Mount Vernon office of The Nature Conservancy at (360)419-3125.

Port Susan Bay Preserve

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 48.2083, -122.3654 Open in Google Maps

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Getting There

From I-5 N At exit 212, take ramp right for WA-532 West toward Stanwood / Camano Is. Turn left onto WA-532/Stanwood-Bryant Rd. Turn left onto 88th Ave NW. Road name changes to 267th St NW. Turn right onto Marine Drive. Turn right onto Boe Road and drive to the end and a small parking lot on the left.

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Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

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Port Susan Bay Preserve

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