San Juan County Conservation Land Bank
Lopez Hill Preserve
Lopez Island
Activities
Features
Lopez Hill Preserve encompasses 399-acres, including the highest point on the island. The property is notable for its expanse of mature second-growth forest, diverse freshwater wetlands, and scattered rocky meadows. Originally owned by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the Conservation Land Bank negotiated a 50-year lease in 2009 to manage the property for its ecological and recreational values. In 2018, the Land Bank purchased the property outright. The local group, Friends of Lopez Hill, built and helps to maintain trails on the property, and was also instrumental in securing the Land Bank lease. A detailed trail map is available from their website (www.lopezhill.org).
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Trail Description
Quiet Lopez Hill supports an expanse of mature conifer forest, as well as seasonal wetlands and rocky meadow openings. Over four miles of primitive trails are open to pedestrians, equestrians, and mountain bikers. Limited deer hunting is also permitted; hunters must contact the Land Bank for current regulations.
Preserve Map
When you visit
• Stay on designated trails.
• Day use only, no camping.
• Non-motorized use only.
• No fires.
• Leash your dog and pack out waste.
• Follow leave no trace principles. Take nothing and leave nothing.
Driving Directions
From the Lopez ferry landing:
Take Ferry Road heading south. At 2.2 miles, turn left onto Center Road. At 6.45 miles, turn left onto School Road. At 7.55 miles, take a sharp right onto Lopez Sound Road. At 8.8 miles, turn right onto the bumpy gravel entry road., which ends at the parking area, at 9.0 miles from start.
Click the links below to see what flora and fauna others are observing at this Preserve.
