Trails Events

Scenic coastal landscape with a grassy cliff and evergreen trees overlooking a calm, expansive ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

There’s always something happening on the trails! Join our monthly public meetings to hear updates, help plan future projects, and share your voice. Take part in our Know Your Island Walks—guided outings that explore the natural and cultural richness of San Juan Island. Want to get your hands dirty? Volunteer at a trail work party and help build, maintain, and care for the trails you love. Everyone is welcome!

2026 Know Your Island Walks

Join the Trails Committee for a group hike on San Juan Island the last Saturday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at 10am.


Each walk is free and open to the public. Bring water, sunscreen, and sturdy walking shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking may be limited—please carpool if you can. Dogs must be leashed where permitted.

See the schedule below for details on upcoming hikes.

KNOW YOUR ISLAND WALK

Sat, September 26th, 10:00am
Building Friday Harbor, Block by Block

Join architectural historian Boyd Pratt for an introduction to the layout, construction, and design of Friday Harbor, fortified by a leisurely stroll around the block to look at significant buildings.

Why is Spring Street called that? Why is Sunshine Alley at an angle to the north/south, east/west grid of the Nichols Street area? And how come there are all of these concrete block buildings around town--including Brickworks? Find out the skinny (and the solidity) of Friday Harbor's origin story(ies).

Meet at Brickworks Market Pig. Distance: 1 mile. Rating: Easy on sidewalk pavement. Dogs on leash ok. 

Distance: 1 mile
Rating: Easy
Meeting Point: Brickworks

Island Rec logo with text 'San Juan Island Park and Recreation District'

Monthly Meetings
1st Thursday of each month at Noon

Open to the public—you're encouraged to attend! Join us at the Island Rec Office in the conference room.

How to Get There: 580 Guard Street