Possession Point
About
Possession Point is a 56-acre state park in Washington, about 3.6 miles from the town of Mukilteo. The land is managed by the state park agency, and the park holds one campground, making it a compact base for an overnight stay in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 72 to 73°F with only about seven wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on most days. Several trails lie within a short drive. Japanese Gulch Trail is about 4.6 miles away and Mainline Trail about 4.8 miles. Mountain bikers can head to Highline Trail, roughly 6.7 miles off, and climbers will find Martha Lake Airport Park Boulder (Lynnwood) about 7.2 miles away.
Park size
56 acres
Inside this park
Location
Possession Point
Washington
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–73°F and lows of 48–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Everett Snohomish Ap, WA weather station, 4.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high37° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar52° high39° low
- Apr56° high43° low
- May63° high48° low
- Jun66° high51° low
- Jul72° high55° low
- Aug73° high55° low
- Sep68° high52° low
- Oct58° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec45° high36° low
Where it is
- Possession Point · State park
- Nearest town
- Mukilteo, Washington · 3.6 mi
- Managed by
- State Park and Recreation
Nearby
- Japanese Gulch TrailHiking4.6 mi
- Mainline TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Perimeter TrailHiking5.9 mi
- Highline TrailMountain biking6.7 mi
- Cedar Loop TrailMountain biking6.7 mi
- Shell Creek TrailMountain biking6.8 mi
- Martha Lake Airport Park Boulder (Lynnwood)Rock climbing7.2 mi
- Island County FairgroundsCamping8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
