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Birds Nest Lookout – South Beach Trail loop from Magnolia

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Birds Nest Lookout – South Beach Trail loop from Magnolia

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Birds Nest Lookout – South Beach Trail loop from Magnolia

01:16

4.70km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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801 m

Lawton Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lawton Point overlook in Discovery Park offers a stunning view of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the West Point Lighthouse. You can access the overlook from the Loop …

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889 m

Birds Nest Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot captures excellent views of the Cascade and Olympic mountains and is a great location if you are a birdwatcher, hence the name. You will likely see gulls, herons, …

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1.14 km

South Beach Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail takes you along the bluffs, offering stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. It connects the upper bluff to the sandy beach below, strewn with driftwood. …

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4.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

423 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

582 m

423 m

101 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Birds Nest Lookout – South Beach Trail loop from Magnolia

Lawton Point

Birds Nest Lookout

South Beach Trail

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