Turtleback South Trailhead

Turtleback South Trailhead is a trailhead in , . Turtleback South Trailhead is situated nearby to the islet , as well as near the island .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Orcas Island and Skull Island.

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is the largest of the , off the northern coast of Washington State, at about 57 sq mi. About 5,000 call this horseshoe-shaped island home, though many more visit by ferry to enjoy the harbors, resorts, parks, galleries and other natural beauty the island is immersed in.

Islet
is the name of two small islands in the San Juan Archipelago in the of . The northernmost is located off the coast of in Massacre Bay, the most northern extension of the island's West Sound.

Aerodrome
is a seaplane base located adjacent to on in , Washington, United States. It is owned by the Westsound Marina.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Orcas Village and Waldron Island.

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is on the southern tip of in the of Washington State. The village is built around the island's only Washington State Ferries dock, making it the primary entrance to the largest of the San Juan Islands, as well as a pleasant place to wait for the outgoing ferry.

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is in of Washington State. It is off the beaten path, even by San Juan Island standards. Although the dock and roads are public, islanders do not generally greet tourists with open arms and there are no facilities on the island.

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is the smallest of the four served by the Washington State Ferries, at just under 8 sq mi. It has a year-round population about 200 people, though summertime weekends swell with other residents and the occasional tourist.

Turtleback South Trailhead

Latitude
48.64164° or 48° 38′ 30″ north
Longitude
-122.97697° or 122° 58′ 37″ west
Open location code
84WVJ2RF+M6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7929555385
Open­Street­Map feature
highway=­trailhead
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Highlights include Skull Rock and Ship Peak.

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