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Ellis Cove Nature Trail – Squaxin Park loop from Gull Island

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Thurston County

Ellis Cove Nature Trail – Squaxin Park loop from Gull Island

Easy

3.1

(10)

92

hikers

Ellis Cove Nature Trail – Squaxin Park loop from Gull Island

01:17

4.71km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.05 km

View of the Washington State Capitol

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look south to catch a glimpse of the Washington State Capitol Building.

Tip by

2

1.84 km

Ellis Cove Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

Ellis Creek widens to a small bay called Ellis Cove before joining Budd Inlet, around which the city of Olympia was settled.

Tip by

3

2.52 km

Squaxin Park

Highlight • Forest

Squaxin Park (formerly known as Priest Point Park) is managed by the City of Olympia. The park provides over 4 miles of forested trails and beach access.

Tip by

B

4.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.42 km

121 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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