Easy hikes and walks around Area C (Lois Lake/Saltery Bay)

On the Kingfisher Trail, this narrow wooden bridge through the forest is a lovely spot to pause and enjoy the quiet, enclosed feel of the trees. It adds a bit of adventure to the walk, with a boardwalk-style crossing.

At this spot on the Kingfisher Trail, you'll find several picnic benches nestled in the shade of the woodland, perfect for taking a relaxing break.

As you stand on the shore, you can see how these ships are anchored together to create a calm harbor for the floating logs. It is one of the largest concrete ship breakwaters in the world.

As you walk along the shoreline, you can enjoy a wide, sandy beach that is great for swimming or searching for colorful shells during low tide. The water here is usually calm, making it a safe and fun place for you to relax under the sun.

You can watch large boats and small kayaks glide past while eagles soar high above the tall cedar and fir trees. If you visit in the evening, you are in for a treat, as the sunsets here are famous for painting the sky in bright shades of pink, orange, and purple. You can choose between a full hook up sites, partial hook ups, beach front, and tenting sites.

Although the trail is short, it’s more rugged than you might expect. The path includes uneven terrain, exposed roots, rocky scrambling sections, and a few steeper spots near the edge, so it requires attention despite the distance. It’s a quick outing overall, but the blufftop scenery and open granite slabs at the end make the effort feel worthwhile.

At the end of the trail, the forest opens onto smooth granite slabs overlooking calm coastal waters and distant, layered islands. It’s a wide, open perch where you can sit on the rock, watch kayakers glide past, or catch anglers casting into the inlet. The light here is especially beautiful toward sunset, when the water turns soft gold and the silhouettes of the surrounding headlands stand out against the horizon.

This beach is accessible via a short spur trail off of the Stillwater Bluffs loop. It's not much effort to veer from the main path to enjoy the views over the water.