E-bike base camp · South Vashon/Maury

Approx. as the crow flies7.1 mifrom downtown Gig Harbor · Jerisich DockBurton Recreation Area, 10500 SW 228th Rd, Vashon, WA 98070 · route start approximate · not route miles

Burton-Point Robinson road loop

Best all-in-one south-island ride because it connects marina, beach, lighthouse and troll.

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Where it is

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Location overviewSouth Vashon/Maury
Open exact map ↗Directions from where you are ↗
WhenSelf-guided daylight.
CostFree
Allow1.5-3 hours; club header lists 1,436 feet gain
WeatherBest outside

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Why this sits where it does.

The upside

Best all-in-one south-island ride because it connects marina, beach, lighthouse and troll. distinctive shared story, good value; limited visual proof.

The tradeoff

Low planning friction; the main question is simply whether its mood fits the two of you.

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Why it could work for the two of you

Best all-in-one south-island ride because it connects marina, beach, lighthouse and troll.

A 14.9-mile loop through Burton, Quartermaster Harbor, Flora Hill and Point Robinson.

Conversation friendliness

medium

Planning commitment

medium

Make it a mini-date

Link Burton, troll and lighthouse, stopping whenever either person sees something beautiful.

Distance, night return, and tender reality

Road / marine contextMarine/ferry routing varies; central-island stops are often 5–14 road miles from Dockton or Tahlequah
Best boat baseDockton or another confirmed Vashon berth/anchorage
From that baseIsland distances are meaningful even when they look short; hills and sparse services change the trip
Ride/cab planning range$20–$40 · 10–18 min · planning range, not live quote
In daylight

Use the e-bikes in daylight with a battery reserve and a fixed turnaround time.

After dark

This is not an evening itinerary; do not bike or remain at the park after dusk.

Dinghy landing

Point Robinson Park shoreline: Scenic destination by land; not a verified place to secure a tender.

Verified marine-access recordPoint Robinson Park shorelineDo not use as a tender landing

The official park page directs boaters to the North End or Jensen Point launches; it does not identify a dock or moorage at Point Robinson.

Hours / return constraint: Park 8:00 AM-dusk; no after-hours landing plan.

  • DO NOT ASSUME beaching is safe or permitted for an unattended tender.
  • DO NOT ASSUME the park remains accessible after dusk.
Call 206-463-9602Dock map ↗Vashon Park District source ↗
Verified route rangeDockton Park Marina → Point Robinson
10–18 minutes$20–$40high availability risk

Daytime only: Point Robinson closes at dusk. Prearrange the return rather than trying to summon a car at the park.

Taxi backup: No dependable island taxi dispatch was verified.

Uber source ↗Vashon Park District source ↗

The prominent crow-flight mileage is a geographic comparison from Jerisich Dock, not a route distance. Road, marine, time, and fare figures here are planning ranges, not live quotes. The named dock panel uses verified landing information where available; otherwise it explicitly tells you to confirm before relying on it.

What you actually do

  • A 14.9-mile loop through Burton, Quartermaster Harbor, Flora Hill and Point Robinson.
  • Address: Burton, Vashon, WA

Ride sheet

DistanceChoose your turnaround
SurfaceMixed; inspect the route link
Difficultyeasy
ElevationRolling Puget Sound terrain
StartSouth Vashon/Maury
E-bike noteCheck battery and carry lights.

Review synthesis

The Bike Club uses it as a formal group route; strongest consensus is destination density, with repeated climbs and narrow roads the tradeoff.

Useful cautions and little wins

  • Best dry.

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