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Kid-Friendly Hikes and Nature Walks in Skagit County

Escape the city on these delightful walks for Puget Sound-area families

Bryony Angell
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Published on: April 23, 2024

Tommy Thompson trail in Skagit County kid-friendly nature walks northwest Washington
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Tommy Thompson Trail in Skagit County. Credit: Bryony Angell

Escape the crowds and head into nature

Does your family want a day of big sky, salt-infused breezes, easy walking and escape from the city? Head for these hikes in Skagit County and stroll some lesser-known (and less crowded) nature walks that highlight western Skagit’s County’s river delta, farmland and Puget Sound access. Let’s get going!

Click the arrow above the image or the link at the bottom of the page to check out all six adventures. Or jump directly to your hike of choice from the list below: 

First stop: Craft Island

Wander in nature with kids on more local trails:

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in several years ago and has been updated most recently for 2024 with new information. 

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