San Juan County Conservation Land Bank
Limekiln Preserve and Westside Lake
San Juan Island
Activities
Features
The 174-acre Limekiln Preserve abuts Deadman Bay, surrounds Limekiln Point State Park to the east, and stretches north along Westside Road. A dam impounds Westside Lake and controls the outflow of drainage into Deadman Bay. When the Conservation Land Bank purchased the Limekiln Preserve in 1997, it acquired approximately two-thirds of Westside Lake. Protection of the remainder of the lake and the drainage into Deadman Bay had been a priority for the Land Bank Commission. The acquisition of the remainder of the 10-acre Westside Lake property three years later secured complete protection of the lake providing additional recreational access as well as habitat for waterfowl, other birds, and wildlife.
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ACRES PRESERVED
Trail Description
Together with adjacent Limekiln Point State Park and Deadman Bay Preserve, this Preserve offers a network of trails totaling approximately 4 miles. The unusual geology of the area yielded a high-quality limestone which was mined and processed from the late 1850’s through the 1950’s. Traces of this operation remain, including quarries and two limekilns. Trails pass through these historic areas and also provide views over Haro Strait, quiet forest walks, and access to 10-acre Westside Lake. Nearby Limekiln Point State Park offers a large parking facility as well as restrooms and an interpretive center.
Preserve Map
When you visit
• Stay on designated trails.
• Day use only, no camping.
• No fires.
• Leash your dog and pack out waste.
• Follow leave no trace principles. Take nothing and leave nothing.
Driving Directions
From the Friday Harbor ferry landing:
Turn left onto Spring Street and continue out of town. At 1.7 miles turn left onto Douglas Road. Road name changes at 3.5 miles to Bailer Hill Road, then at 7.5 miles to Westside Road. At 9.7 miles, look for a parking area on the right with room for 6 vehicles. At 9.9 miles, there is another parking area on the left at the gate, with room for 2 or 3 vehicles. (You will also pass parking for Deadman Bay Preserve at 8.8 miles, and Lime Kiln Point State Park at 9.0 miles).
Click the links below to see what flora and fauna others are observing at this Preserve.
