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The ultimate adventure guide
Privy and picnic tables at the trailhead.
A view of the San Juan Islands from the trailhead at Cyrus Gates Overlook.
The hike begins by passing over a forested ridge.
Steps descend from the ridge.
Looking back up to the ridge.
Sandstone rock formations give the trail its name.
Boulders and steps are a common theme on the Rock Trail.
A switchback below a giant rock face.
Passing beneath more sandstone walls.
Honeycomb weathering on the rock face.
Looking down on the trail from a ledge.
The mixed vegetation and rock create a wonderful visual appeal on the Rock Trail.
Zig-zagging through red alder (Alnus rubra).
One of the final sets of stairs.
A small cave underneath a boulder.
The trail ends at the junction with the South Lost Lake Trail.