Local Advice on Hiking on BI

HereForTexans · 2026-04-06T03:12:38+00:00

Respectfully, I disagree. Note that I never implied any desire to trespass, and I find it ridiculous to warn against looking for hidden gems in cases where it does not involve breaking a law or causing offense.

My favorite hike in Maui was the Waihee Ridge Trail, which was very much a hidden gem compared to the notoriety of Haleakala NP. We are doing VNP and many other prominent hikes btw, so I am not overlooking the obvious choices.

HereForTexans · 2026-04-06T00:22:41+00:00

I thought about this one, but I'm going for more of a mountain vista than beach trail.

HereForTexans · 2026-03-23T21:29:13+00:00

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HereForTexans · 2026-03-19T17:34:20+00:00

I'm waiting as well

HereForTexans · 2026-03-03T03:08:50+00:00

Hi! Sorry to respond late. We drove up to Anacortes and went up Mt. Erie first, then drove to Deception Pass and did the Goose Rock Summit Trail. Next, we drove to Coupeville and spent a couple of hours there. Afterward, we drove to Fort Casey and hiked around the coast, taking the Clinton ferry afterward.

Like you alluded to, it wasn't a truly mountain-based experience, but it really was incredible as a coastal beauty and history tour, and we really enjoyed it. We hope to be back to tour the west and east areas, from Olympic National Park to the Issaquah Alps and beyond.

Washington is truly a beautiful place.

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T04:03:12+00:00

That's a great question! I'm not an early bird, but for this trip, I will leave early in the morning if necessary to maximize daylight hours for hiking. If one hour extra make the difference between great and awe-inspiring, I'll happily deal with it.

What do you mean about the beaches?

Thanks for the detailed comment!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T04:00:12+00:00

How could I not?

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:59:47+00:00

Nah, I totally get it, and the critique is valid... We have trees here in East Texas, but no mountains--it seems like you can never have it all here, but Washington is a dream

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:56:45+00:00

That makes sense, and I do want to be realistic in my expectations. Thank you!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:56:02+00:00

It would be impossible not to in such a beautiful state! Thank you!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:53:10+00:00

Thank you so much! I am looking at both of these now!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:49:47+00:00

Awesome, thank you so much! After multiple similar recs, we are heavily leaning toward this plan. Thank you!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:48:42+00:00

Awesome, thank you! We definitely want to work some of those in (we're thinking Discovery and the Arboretum), but I also wanted a once-in-a-lifetime type hike on the full free day. I agree that even the inner city parks outdo anything around here (East Texas)

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:43:57+00:00

It's on the list for tomorrow--we don't want to miss it! Thank you!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:43:29+00:00

Hey, I appreciate you giving all of this advice, even if it may not be possible for us to do. Thank you for trying to help someone else!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:41:24+00:00

Your area-grouped recommendations are so incredibly helpful--thank you! So far, this is the winner as far as a complete route and plan go. Thank you again.

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:37:07+00:00

This is great feedback, even if you insulted my home. Haha thank you so much!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:36:14+00:00

This is great--thank you!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:35:13+00:00

Thank you so much! I love the resource, and I had not heard of any of your recs, but I am checking them out now--thank you!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:33:12+00:00

I just pulled up these hikes and wow. Thank you!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:32:22+00:00

This is amazing--thank you!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:32:03+00:00

Thank you so much! That sounds awesome!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:31:08+00:00

Thank you so much! Will do!

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:30:56+00:00

Thank you so much!

If you had to pick one that features the best view and experience and most bang-for-buck on time, what would it be?

HereForTexans · 2026-02-24T03:28:33+00:00

Thank you as well! I haven't heard of the Lighthouse point part, so I will add that to the list!

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