Preserve the Beauty of Deception Pass!
Adopt-a-trail allows the public to actively participate in the conservation of our beloved state park by assisting park staff in keeping trails clean and safe. This is the perfect opportunity for Navy groups, Scout troops, businesses, families, and any other groups looking for regular community service.
Available trails can be adopted at any time for the remainder of the calendar year. We encourage volunteers to bring their own hand tools and other supplies, but this can be discussed with our Adopt-A-Trail coordinator.
Duties
- Patrol and maintain your selected trail at least once a month during the adoption year.
- Pick up litter along the trail
- Clear trail of small debris and encroaching vegetation with the use of hand tools
- Report any downed trees, vandalism, or other problems to the coordinator
Adoptable Trails
| Trail Area | Adopted By |
| Rosario Beach | VP-1 FCPOA |
| Ginnett Hill | Richard Bergner, Erika Steiner and Laurie Sherman |
| North Bowman Bay | Jim Zimay, Robyn Myers and Michelle Glass |
| South Bowman Bay | Anacortes Kayak Tours |
| North Beach | Boeing GCM NAS Whidbey Island |
| Goose Rock | Whidbey Island Roller Derby, Ryan Frable and the Ferrell Family |
| West Beach | Whidbey Island Sirens Pod |
| Cranberry Lake | A PO1 USN CNATT UNIT WBY WA |
| North Hoypus | VP-1 CSADD |
| Southwest Hoypus | Trailbert Family |
| Southeast Hoypus | Scott Wood, Jennifer Polus and Matthew Polus |
| Deception Pass Bridge | Surety Pest Control |
| Dugualla Bay State Park | VP-1 CSADD |
| Kukutali Preserve | Joanne Liantonio |
To learn more about each of these trail areas, read our “Adopt a Trail Areas” PDF. To see the map large, open our Adopt A Trail Map PDF.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Volunteers are required to commit to the program for the remainder of the calendar year.
- The group leader/liaison must be 18 years or older
- There must be an adult on site responsible for any volunteers under the age of 18
- Volunteers must provide their own tools unless previously arranged with the program coordinator
Restrictions:
- Chainsaws are not permitted
For those interested in our Adopt-A-Trail program, please contact our Adopt-A-Trail coordinator, Jaidan Suber, at volunteer@deceptionpassfoundation.org with your requested trail area. Please know that we do have all the trails adopted for 2026.
For More information on the Foundation’s Dream for Deception Pass Trails please click here.
