Waldron Lookout, accessible via a spur trail at 1.5 miles up the northern trail.

Turtleback Mountain is a wilderness-preservation success story. Recently the target of a development effort on Orcas Island, a popular weekend destination for people from Seattle, it was saved from that fate largely by the efforts of one man and his organization, Tim Seifert, executive director of the San Juan Preservation Trust. Thanks to their work, the mountain is now a wilderness area, in perpetuity. As a bonus, a network of trails is now available to allow hikers and sight-seers a chance to explore the mountain. The trails are beautiful and serene and not nearly as crowded as those on the more popular Mount Constitution, which sits on the other side of the island. There are just a few open viewpoints, such as this one, but they do pack a punch. Beyond that, the forest scenery is just fantastic.

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"We enjoyed our 4 days on Orcas Island - hiking and relaxing. John provided useful information on activities across the island and responded rapidly to our questions."

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14 Oct - 15 Oct

"Quaint, peaceful cottage. Beautiful view of the ocean. "

SAR 937 total

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26 Oct - 27 Oct

"We loved the forest views and the home was very clean and comfortable. The location was very convenient, close to town and water. Highly recommend for a stay on Orcas."

SAR 1,321 total

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15 Oct - 16 Oct

"The house was perfect for our family"

SAR 1,487 total

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19 Oct - 20 Oct

"Very nice"

SAR 1,580 total

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3 Nov - 4 Nov

"This place was close to downtown and very walkable. I enjoyed my stay very much. "

SAR 1,966 total

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14 Oct - 15 Oct

"Great layout, a perfect place for our family get together."

"Beautiful property. Great kitchen. "

SAR 2,036 total

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27 Oct - 28 Oct

"We loved our stay at the Alder house - the deck was the perfect place to watch the sunset over the water and enjoy the lovely garden. We really enjoyed being able to walk to town and the beach. Beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed, and everything was very clean. Highly recommend!!"

SAR 2,306 total

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16 Oct - 17 Oct

"Great location, very clean. Thank you!"

SAR 2,547 total

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27 Oct - 28 Oct

"Our second time staying here. This time for 5 nights. The view is amazing. The house is beautiful and has everything you could think of in the kitchen. Very clean and great communication. "

SAR 2,176 total

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

"This is a beautiful A frame with an amazing view. We enjoyed the patio and taking the steps to the beach. We saw an eagle fly right above us. We will be back!"