Kayaking Routes

Kayaking Routes

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A collection of our fun kayaking routes in the Puget Sound and surrounding Pacific Northwest.

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1	Puget Sounder The "Puget Sounder" is a basic 50-miler that makes good use of tidal currents. Always run this course from South to North if you intend to use Colvos Passage between Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula. Camping at and navigating the Tacoma Narrows is a highlight, as is a night and meal at Blake Island.	175
2	Torpedo Run This is a 50-miler that starts/ends at Camp Parsons. Use the clockwise route and be careful to not be caught paddling North to South in the afternoon in summer, since the warm winds come up from the Skokomish River Valley and will be in your face.	172
3	Foulweather Bluffer A weekend 38 miler with careful timing for tides. Camp at Gamblewood Beach Park, arise early and have breakfast at the Port Gamble General Store. Paddle out to Port Ludlow, thence back to Foulweather Bluff. Camp at Leonard's (a secret place). Run the rising tide down to lunch in Kingston, then into Miller Bay and take out at the Hatchery.	150
4	Hood Canal Breakout Can be a simple weekend run with campout for novices, or a fast 50-miler for serious paddlers.	162
5	Desolation Sound Desolation Sound Provincial Park in British Columbia is a kayaker's Heaven with warm water and outstanding scenery. Here's a week-long 50-miler.	153
6	San Juan Route 66 66 mile route that originates and ends at Friday Harbor. Great coves and campgrounds, some open water transits that are best timed to make use of morning calms and afternoon winds.	117
7	Port to Port to Port Put in at Port Gamble at Olympic Outdoor Center, paddle 5 miles to Port Ludlow and camp. Next morning, paddle 15 miles to Port Townsend, tour and enjoy. Catch the late afternoon tide back to Port Ludlow. On the following day, return to Port Gamble. Tidal planning is crucial!	79

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