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Deception Pass State Park

WA · 48.4061, -122.6448

Cascade Loop and San Juan Islands are signed byways within 30 miles of Deception Pass State Park, Washington.

Understand

Deception Pass is the waterway between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands, where the tidal flow between Skagit Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca moves quickly, making the passage dangerous for watercraft. During low tides, the swift current can lead to standing waves, large whirlpools, and roiling eddies. This swift current phenomenon can be viewed from the twin bridges' pedestrian walkways, or from the trail leading below the larger south bridge on the Whidbey Island side. Boats can be seen waiting on either side of the pass for the current to stop or change direction before going through.
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Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

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Lookouts

Named places

  • Little North Beach · 0 mi
  • Goose Rock · 0 mi
  • Bowman Hill · 1 mi
  • The Native Plants of Deception Pass · 1 mi
  • The Old Growth Forests of Deception Pass · 1 mi
  • The Eco-System of Deception Pass · 1 mi
  • Water Quality of Cranberry Lake · 1 mi
  • Rosario Picnic Area · 1 mi

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