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West Beach County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 553 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Harbor, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from West Beach County Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Seaside spot featuring a mix of sand and rocks plus driftwood, bald eagles and cliffs.
What runners say about West Beach County Park
“Deception Pass State Park boasts stunning scenery and remains our top choice for picnics.”
Very nice place with lots of open space. Three main sections. Camping , fishing, ocean, and lake. Okay so 4 really. But the open field have eagles and other birds flying around. They have lots of build in grill sites. They have picket tables. One one side they have a dock for people to jump and also fish off of.
This is the small parking area above the beach. There are about 6 parking spaces and access is through a few mostly worn through gaps in the brush. There is no developed access but the narrow trails are walkable. There is no disabled or reduced mobility access outside of the area adjacent to parking.
West beach is an awesome place to watch the sunset or take a walk down the beach. The beach constantly changes from the incredible tide so you never know what the beach will look like. When the tide is super low you can find purple starfish clung to the rocks.
Such stunning views! Would love to walk around here some more. The Drift wood is incredible natural art, and watching the ships, barges, boats and jets was fascinating! Also on a fairly clear day you can see the Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
Trail conditions & character
“Depending on the time of day and the weather, you can see some of the most breath taking views from the island.”
“The parking area is small, but there are wide shoulders on the road for additional parking if needed.”
“If you plan on going on a walk with your dog or anyone for that matter, remember to check the tide tables before you go.”
“A shower for public use and bathrooms then a hiking trails all throughout and across about 20 feet is the ocean side.”
Plan your run at West Beach County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 6 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 6 am–12 am |
| Friday | 6 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 6 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 6 am–12 am |
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