DECEMBER 17TH’S HIKE IS GUEMES ISLAND  Hike 6.3 or 7.3 miles RT on Guemes Island, 4 or 5 miles on road shoulder and 2.3 miles on the trail to the top of Guemes Mountain. Allow 3 to 4 hrs for the hikeWe will take the 9:15 ferry from Anacortes to Guemes, located at 500 I Avenue. Off-season RT foot passenger fare is $3.25 for seniors. No cash accepted – credit/debit card or punch card only. No set return time.  No pass; dogs on leash

Difficulty: moderate