Directions: Parking is on the Mt. This park is at the very top of Barkley Hill and the main trail makes a big loop that brings you right back to where you began. Water crossings have new wooden bridges.
Walk out to Electric Avenue and follow it till it becomes Northshore Drive. Download map here! I really just want to share some videos and pictures of my walks in the snow. “Surely no one wants to hear about the Chanterelle Trail (or anything else for that matter),” Fear whispered to the Walk Blogger. They are well known for their classic submarine sandwiches, which make a great picnic in the park. There were many tents there when we started down at 4pm and backpackers were still arriving! The Padilla Bay Shore Trail offers a paved route of just over 2 miles atop a dike along the Padilla Bay in Northwest Washington. Some can be reached via I-5 exit 240 while others have a $5 parking lot. Excellent for viewing a wide variety of trees and Squalicum Creek. Hopefully more will open soon. There is a wash out in one section near the river. Whether you're looking for an easy walking … This is my first post in quite a while. It’s been a real learning experience. (And, while you’re at it – a rest room every five miles.) Pedal off down the trail and past the Three Rivers Mill. It takes you to a junction with a closer view of Mt. It was disappointing too, as it has the most interesting title, “The Islands of the Rose Apple Tree Surrounded by the Oceans of the World For You, Oh My Darling.” Who wouldn’t want to see that sculpture, right?! It’s super cool and would make an awesome treasure hunt for those wanting to learn their trees. Shuksan. Directs: At MP 46.6 turn left on Hannegan Pass Rd. We think the cold temps grounded them for a bit. Strong winds are common in the Northwest’s Puget Sound, making walking in our thickly wooded parks and streets, a bit risky. I had just begun to write this post earlier in the week before going to a yoga class with Amy at 3 Oms Yoga in Bellingham. Here is an image of White City in Bellingham in its heyday. The ferries to Shaw Island are fairly infrequent compared to the other islands, especially in the winter months. This walk could be done anywhere, but because it involves having headphones on, it’s best done off roads, like in a park or on a trail. We have walked it twice now and believe that it’s more like 7 + miles one way, making it 14 or 15 miles round trip. Scrubby, cut over woods, no views, bumping over roots. Sehome Hill Arboretum – 5 miles of trail systemWooded hill adjacent to Western Washington University. These swans appeared on the pond. And, venture to the other side of the spit for a beach walk. This isolates an otherwise hidden gem of a trail. The Chanterelle Trail ascends fairly dramatically for the first quarter mile or so and then levels off to a more gradual ascent for the remainder of the hike to the lookout and turn around point. They were bringing supplies to a trail crew up ahead. “OMG, blacktop!” A few yards over, the trail surface was gleaming blacktop. Baker. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Be sure you’re on the correct ferry as this is a busy place, with many ferries coming and going. This is Cathedral Camp where backpackers can find many campsites and a pit toilet. Damfino Lakes (3.0 miles) Nice hike leads through forested slopes to open meadows by Excelsior Pass passing by Demfino Lakes on the way. When I have the booklet, I’ll be able to see how close I came to understanding the artists’ messages. Miles of additional hiking trails and views of Haro Strait, Vancouver Island, and the Olympic Mountains reward the walker’s efforts at American Camp. View Lindsey's Recording. This walk begins at Bloedel-Donovan Park’s parking lot on Electric Avenue in Bellingham. This was the first significant snow in town in a few years.
Year-round hiking is plentiful in the Bellingham region. We are renting a 750 sf condo on the banks of Sand Creek, three blocks from the town center. We set out to walk to Fairhaven via a favorite back road route we have cobbled together over several hit-and-miss walks. The views are outstanding and the trail is accessible year round. I’m thinking the music is normally soft rock.
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