San Juan County Conservation Land Bank
King Sisters Preserve
San Juan Island
Activities
Features
The King Sisters Preserve is located at the heart of San Juan Island, protecting fertile farmland, scenic views, forest, and a stream corridor. Owned by the King family since the 1930s, the Conservation Land Bank and the four King sisters put together a plan to protect the land: some acreage remained in family hands while the 62-acre majority was purchased by the Land Bank in 2005. The bulk of the property is now leased to local farmers, and the land continues its traditional role in local agriculture.
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ACRES PRESERVED
Trail Description
A public walking trail parallels San Juan Valley Road, providing views of San Juan Valley, Mt. Dallas, and agricultural operations on the preserve. To protect livestock adjacent to the trail, visitors must be sure to leash dogs.
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 1.1 miles, road name changes to San Juan Valley Road. Continue on to the intersection of Boyce, Wold, and San Juan Valley roads at 4.4 miles from start. Look for a roadside pullout with a “Rideshare” sign, just left of the Animal Inn sign. Walk across Wold Road and look for the “King Sisters Preserve” sign which marks the trailhead.
Click the links below to see what flora and fauna others are observing at this Preserve.
