Brackett's Landing South & North

Markus enjoying the sunset from Brackett’s South Landing in Edmonds, Washington

During a recent stay in Edmonds, Washington, we had the pleasure of visiting the picturesque Brackett’s Landing. This stunning coastal destination offers two distinct sides, the south side and the north side, which provide unique experiences as you traverse along the water’s edge. It’s important to note that these two sides do not connect with each other, creating an intriguing sense of exploration.

While it would be wonderful if the two sides of Brackett’s Landing were connected, their separation adds an element of intrigue to the experience. Exploring each side individually allows you to fully immerse yourself in the distinct ambiance and offerings they provide. Whether you choose to relax on the sandy beach of the south side or marvel at the underwater wonders on the north side, both sections offer their own charm and allure.

About Brackett’s Landing South

• Length: .83km

• Traffic: Moderate to High

• Route Type: Out & Back

Starting with the south side of Brackett’s Landing, we were greeted by a charming beach area with breathtaking views of the Puget Sound. The beach is known for its wide expanse of sand, making it an ideal spot for beachcombing, building sandcastles or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll along the shore. The south side offers a serene atmosphere, perfect for soaking in the tranquility of the surrounding natural beauty. We went right around sunset and it was fairly busy with a few dogs by the beach.

For dogs, the path on the South Landing doesn’t go too far. Once you enter the landing, you can follow the trail to the right, which only goes back for a few minutes. If you circle back, you can walk along the pier where you might find people fishing. You can circle around the pier and that’s about it for the South Landing.

About Brackett’s Landing North

• Length: .46km

• Traffic: Moderate

• Route Type: Out & Back

On the other hand, the north side of Brackett’s Landing presents a different experience altogether. Here, visitors can enjoy the vibrant Edmonds Underwater Park, which is renowned for its diverse marine life and underwater diving opportunities. We visited the North Landing in the morning and we couldn’t help but notice the number of divers putting on their gear.

Markus enjoying the view of the ferry terminal from Brackett’s Landing North in Edmonds, Washington

The path by the North Landing is fairly short and takes you down to the water, ending in a little loop where people pause to enjoy the scenery. Dogs aren’t allowed to go beyond this area, so we spent some time at the loop and head back.

Our Recommendation for Reactive Dogs

Both ends of Brackett’s Landing were fairly short and not too much for dogs. Of the two, the North Landing was slightly quieter with both traffic and dogs, which is better for reactive dogs. However, it is also shorter. Unfortunately, we found that there weren’t many publicly accessible paths by the water near Edmonds and Brackett’s Landing is where most people tend to go. As mentioned already, both paths are short and can be busy, but it’s absolutely stunning during the sunset.

Markus walking along the quieter trail at Brackett’s Landing North in Edmonds, Washington

What we liked about the trail

• The view of the water was beautiful, especially during the sunset.

What we didn’t like about the trail

• Both landings are fairly short and they don’t connect with each other along the beach. You can walk back onto the main road and cross the street to the other side.

• The landings were busy with people and dogs as well, although we did go over the weekend around sunset.

• The landings didn’t have too much for dogs.