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Hiking In Bellingham, WA
Hiking in Bellingham, WA is a popular and favorite exercise around town! Bellingham, WA is loaded with trails popular for hiking, biking, or running. Hoofing it and peddling are two of my absolute favorite exercises and doing them around Bellingham is really sweet! No matter where you chose to go the scenary is just breath-taking...
The Chuckanut Mountain Trails are my favorite. They were actually the first ones that challenged my husband and I after we moved up here. The 8,000 acres of land and trails are publicly owned and maintained by the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department. The Chuckanut mountain trails have many trailheads and the hikes range from moderate to quite strenuous! Go I-5 north or south to Highway 11, which is Chuckanut Drive. You will find the bay on one side and many trail heads posted along the way. The Oysterdome Trail is right across from the Oysterbar Restaurant at mile post 10.1.
A word of caution from those of us that have done it...leave your bikes at the top of the hill if you go down to Teddy Bear Cove!!! It's quite a hike getting them back up and on the trail! The trail-heads are located at Fairhaven Parkway and 20th Street, at Highline Road, and Larrabee State Park off Chuckanut! Hertz Trail is in my neck of the woods. It's an easy 3.1 mile trail along the shores of Lake Whatcom. It, too, is wheelchair accessible. The trail-head begins at the end of North Shore Drive and meanders slowly along the shoreline of Lake Whatcom. Lake Padden is a very popular hang out for cyclists, as well as walkers and runners. The 2.6 mile trail circles around the lake for an easy stroll. The lake also has a couple more challenging trails; great for equestrians and off-leash exercise for your dogs. Get off I-5 to the Lake Padden exit or off Samish Way going south.
Galbraith Mountain is very popular,too. Galbraith is right in Bellingham. They say it is miles upon miles of the best hiking and mountain biking in the country! Before you go hiking in Bellingham, you may want to consider taking Wilderness Survival Gear with you! Get the quality survival gear you need - be prepared for the worst. Keep scrolling for more great hiking tips... Local Hikes Guide For Bellingham, WAYou can click on a certain hike below, "Fragrance Lake," which was my first and favorite hiking experience hiking in Bellingham, and Local Hikes will give you details of the hikes, directions, and some pictures that you can see, and read reviews of others hiking experiences. If you have gone on any of these trails while hiking in Bellingham, you can include your own experience, too.
These are all "just a few" of the trails to go hiking in Bellingham. All of these are leashed-pet friendly and the proper disposal of waste is always encouraged!
Hiking EssentialsCheck Your Foot Gear "Before" You Go Hiking In BellinghamThe weather in Bellingham is perfect for hiking year around. However, if you are new to hiking it could be a mistake to buy hiking boots for the trip. Eric Seaborg, author of Hiking and Backpacking, recommends a sturdy pair of walking shoes instead. Avoid runniing shoes for they don't offer enough ankle support.However, if you love the sport and plan to hike often, more than a couple times a year, buy a good pair of hiking boots or shoes. The heavier and more expensive hiking boots are worn by avid hiking enthusiasts who walk 8 to 10 miles at a time. Reduce friction and blisters by layering your socks if you choose to wear boots. Wear a thin polyester liner sock to keep your skin dry. Then, cover that sock with a heavier padded sock made of acrylic, wool, or stretch nylon. Always test your boots before buying them. The heel of your foot should not slip up and down more than half an inch walking upwards. When walking downwards, your toes shouldn't slide forward and hit the front of the boot. Always check to see if there is enough room to wiggle your toes. With the boot unlaced, there should be enough room to slip one finger behind the heel. Happy trails!
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The Interurban Trail is popular for walking, jogging, and cycling. My husband and I have rode it various times on our bikes. We rather enjoy the 3.1 miles (5 K) of trail down to the secluded Teddy Bear Cove beach area on the shores the bay.
