Join the Lopez Community Trails Network, Saturday, July 21 for a three-mile hike around Cranberry Lake in the Anacortes Community Forest. Walkers will experience this jewel of a lake not known by many from the San Juan’s, yet is under two miles from the Anacortes ferry terminal.  This serene little lake has only one road access with trails galore.  We will circumnavigate the lake with a ridge trail climb of about 100 feet in elevation. There is an optional second loop southeast of the lake with views of Big Beaver Pond with its extensive spread of lily pads.  There are short sections of steep

trail, but they are in good condition.  All are welcome that enjoy a leisurely pace and like making new friends.

Those from Lopez Island will take the 10:45 a.m. ferry and return from Anacortes on the 5:10 p.m. sailing.  We will van pool from the Anacortes terminal to the trailhead. A $5 fee is expected to cover transportation expenses.  Sign up by calling or emailing Bob Walker at 468-3397 or robwillwalk@hotmail.com.