MARCH 5 GOOSE ROCK PERIMETER HIKE* 9:00 to 2:00

Hike a loop that includes Cranberry Lake, beaches, the south side of Deception Pass, Cornet Bay and a 450-foot climb up Goose Rock. Total el. gain for the day is about 1150 feet. 6.2 miles for the basic loop hike; add 4.0 miles if you hike on beach south to the naval station border (10.2 miles). NOTE: HAVE EAR PROTECTION WITH YOU IN CASE THE WHIDBEY JETS ARE FLYING LOW AND LOUD.

MEETING PLACES AND RETURN TIMES: Meet at 9:00 am in the east side parking lot at Cranberry Lake near the main entrance to Deception Pass State Park. You may leave when all in your car are safely back; most hikers will return by 2:00 pm. Restroom available. Discover Pass required.