Turtleback Mountain Preserve

Turtleback Mountain Preserve is a nature reserve in , . Turtleback Mountain Preserve is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

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 Eastsound.

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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 the commercial hub and largest population center on , in the of Washington State. Artists, craftspeople and chefs from across the island operate shops along its short waterfront and lively main street, while those seeking the quiet island life come here to outfit their stay.

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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.

Turtleback Mountain Preserve

Latitude
48.6535° or 48° 39′ 13″ north
Longitude
-122.9634° or 122° 57′ 48″ west
Operator
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank
Open location code
84WVM23P+9M
Open­Street­Map ID
way 371949411
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­nature_reserve
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Satellite Map

Discover Turtleback Mountain Preserve from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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