Lopez Hill
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General
Lopez Hill has approximately four miles of shared-use singletrack trails winding up and around the Hill. The South and West sides of the are forested in dry Douglas Fir, Pine, and Madrona forest; the North and East sides are wetter, with deep Cedar groves and Alder bottoms. There are numerous moss-covered rocky outcroppings and the terrain is fairly rugged. The trails are fairly rooty and rocky. Not super-technical but flowy and FUN!
The main access trail, Burnt Stump, is pretty wet in winter so ride carefully. Some trails are closed seasonally to horses. The trails on top of the Hill are dryer. Lopez doesn't get as much rain as Seattle but it's pretty wet anyway from November until April or May.
The Lopez Hill trails are all volunteer-built and maintained. The Friends of Lopez Hill is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to preserving Lopez Hill for its natural and recreational values. Lopez Hill is a 400-acre parcel of public land that has had very little human impact, and as such is uniquely pristine. The Hill is a natural reserve as well as a place for recreation and contemplation. Please be respectful of natural communities and the quiet & solitude that the Hill offers its visitors. Be nice to the land.
Lopez Hill is owned by Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and managed under a 50-year lease by the San Juan County Land Bank.
- Village Cycles: Full-service bike shop; bicycle & trailer rentals. In Lopez Village next to Haven Kitchen, 360-468-4013.
- Isabel's Espresso: Great coffee & treats, cool atmosphere. Open year-round. In Lopez Village. 360-468-4114.
- Vortex: Juice bar & good vegetarian food. In Lopez Village, 360-468-4740
- Haven Kitchen and Bar: Full bar, fresh and local foods. In Lopez Village, 360-468-3272
- Blossom Organic Grocery: Whole foods grocery, snacks, beer & wine. located in Lopez Village, 360-468-2204.
- Holly B's Bakery: Tasty treats! Open seasonally.
- Lopez Bicycle Works: 2847 Fisherman Bay Rd. 360-468-2847. Summer only.
- Odlin County Park: Camp on the beach! Swimming beach, sunsets, close to the Ferry & Village. Reserve online for summer camping.
- South Beach Park Shaw Island: Another great campground. Reserve online for summer camping.
There is only one public access point to the trails. From the North end of the Island take Center Road south to School Road, turn left on School Rd, go to the end and make a hard right on Lopez Sound Road, follow it down and to the south until just past Bonanza Dr. where you'll see a small sign leading right to Lopez Hill. Park at the end of the road and follow the doubletrack about 100 yards to the trailhead.
New! Trails are now signed with an icon marking system. Download the trail map Lopez Hill trail map for a guide to the trail markers. If you like the map, please consider making a donation to the Friends of Lopez Hill. Donations help fund trail work & advocacy for Lopez Hill.
Note that there is a Lopez Hill Road just south of School Road. This leads to a private residence and DOES NOT provide access to Lopez Hill trails.
