How difficult is Shark Reef Recreation Area?

Shark Reef Recreation Area is rated easy. It is 0.9 miles long with 141 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Shark Reef Recreation Area suitable for kids?

Yes, Shark Reef Recreation Area is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

EasyOut and Back

Washington

Shark Reef Recreation Area

Lopez Island, Washington

0.9 mi

Distance

141 ft

Elev. Gain

19m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Shark Reef Recreation Area is an out-and-back trail in San Juan County, Washington. It is 0.9 miles long and gains 141 feet. The nearest town is Friday Harbor, Washington, about 5 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:10 ft

Max:40 ft

Gain:43 ft

Loss:43 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	31 ft
High point	0.1 mi	40 ft
End	0.9 mi	31 ft

Trail Details

Kid-friendly

Route Type: Out & Back

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Where it is

Nearest town:: Friday Harbor, WA · about 5 mi away
County:: San Juan County, WA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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San Juan County Fairgrounds
5.7 mi awaySan Juan Islands National Monument
Friday Harbor, WA
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Reservable
Lopez Farm Cottages & Tent Camping
5.8 mi awaySan Juan Islands National Monument
Lopez Island, WA
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Reservable
Spencer Spit State Park
6.1 mi awaySan Juan Islands National Monument
Lopez Island, WA
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Reservable
Odlin County Park Camping - Lopez Island
6.9 mi awaySan Juan Islands National Monument
Lopez Island, WA
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Dispersed Reservable
Shaw Island County Park
7.1 mi awaySan Juan Islands National Monument
Shaw Island, WA
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County Park Reservable
Blind Island State Park
8.5 mi awaySan Juan Islands National Monument
Eastsound, WA
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Washington

0.5 mi699 ftgain

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San Juan County Fairgrounds

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Spencer Spit State Park

Odlin County Park Camping - Lopez Island

Shaw Island County Park

Blind Island State Park

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