A Connected Landscape
Skagit County is a rural county renowned for its wild and scenic rivers, expansive floodplains, fertile agricultural lands, native forests and abundance of wildlife. This natural wealth, within 60 miles of the major metropolitan area of Seattle to the south and Vancouver B.C. to the north, makes the Skagit stand out as a special region in the United States.
Visit our Protected Properties
Skagit Land Trust conserves important land for wildlife habitat and natural areas for people to experience and enjoy. The Trust owns and manages 53 Conservation Areas, protects over 44 properties in partnership with landowners, and has facilitated conservation of dozens of other properties across Skagit County.
The public is welcome to visit open conservation areas and engage in nature observation and low-impact recreational activities such as hiking and wildlife watching.
Activities on Protected Lands
Open to the Public
Properties on the map that are labeled with this icon are open to the public and may allow for some or all of the following activities:
Hiking and Walking
Properties that are labeled with this icon have walking and hiking trails.
Fishing
Properties that are labeled with this icon are open for fishing.
Bird and Wildlife Watching
Properties that are labeled with this icon have excellent opportunities for bird and wildlife watching.