CHS 1 Hike - Lake Whatcom Park: Chanterelle Trail

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Lake Whatcom Park: Chanterelle Trail

At 2.4 miles, the trail offers long switchbacks uphill climb 100 feet easily to a remarkable view of Lake Whatcom, Puget Sound, and the San Juan Islands. CHS pacing hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).

  • Easy, Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.8
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,315 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

This trail opened in 2018 and is in very good condition. Pit toilets at the trail head.

Following the hike we will plan to gather for lunch. You should plan to bring a morning snack.

We'll meet at the Cook Road Park & Ride just north of Burlington at 8:30 am. We'll take as few cars as possible from here to the trail head about 45 minutes north east of Bellingham.

We will send out our Hello hiker email with more specific details early in the week of the hike.

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Lake Whatcom Park


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Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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