| Park |
Current Conditions |
Date |
| Canyon Lake Community Forest |
CLOSED Access road washed out in several places. Closed at gate 5.7 miles before park. Park at gate (do not block access), and hike or bicycle to trailhead. |
3/8/10 |
| Canyon Lake Loop |
Condition unknown |
3/8/10 |
| Canyon Lake Ridge |
Condition unknown. Daily Snow Depth Data from NRCS. |
3/8/10 |
| Chuckanut Mountain Park |
OPEN Do not leave valuables in your car at parking lots. |
3/8/10 |
| Chuckanut Ridge Trail |
OPEN Watch out for slippery and exposed places at overlooks. |
3/8/10 |
| Hemlock Trail |
OPEN Thanks to Adopt-A-Trail Volunteers from Nash Hall, WWU for trail maintenance! |
3/8/10 |
| Pine & Cedar Lakes Trail |
OPEN Trail muddy in places. |
3/8/10 |
| Salal Trail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Lower Salal Trail |
OPEN Check out this trail that winds through a varied forest to connect Salal Trail with North Lost Lake Trail. |
3/8/10 |
| North Lost LakeTrail |
OPEN Sections are muddy. |
3/8/10 |
| Raptor RidgeTrail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Madrone Crest Trail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Huckleberry Point Trail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
Deming Homestead Eagle Park
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OPEN Eagles are in the area. River levels are up, requiring wading through slough to access river bed areas. |
3/8/10 |
| Eagle Park Trail |
OPEN Turn right from parking area to explore new trail segment to restoration area and open field. |
3/8/10 |
| Jensen Family Forest Park |
OPEN Check out the new picnic table at the trailside view area. |
3/8/10 |
| Loop Trail |
OPEN Unique soil geology in this area allows the trail to stay dry even on the wettest days. Trail is now fully accessible for the entire distance. Rustic benches have been added--sit and contemplate this peaceful forest and the foresight and generosity that preserved it. |
3/8/10 |
Hovander Homestead Park
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OPEN Hovander House tours closed for the season. Make reservations now for rentals of Group Picnic Areas. Check real-time Nooksack River Streamflow Data from USGS. |
3/8/10 |
| Nooksack River Dike |
OPEN Trail damage south of Hovander picnic areas. Trail is passable but scoured by floodwaters. Muddy in places. |
3/8/10 |
| Hovander/Tennant Trail |
OPEN Great birdwatching trail! Trail is fully accessible with a gravel surface. |
3/8/10 |
| Interurban Trail |
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3/8/10 |
| North Chuckanut Parking to Larrabee State Park |
OPEN This is the perfect trail for a brisk exercise walk or a leisurely stroll with friends. Thanks to Adopt-A-Trail Volunteers from Walking Friends for trail maintenance! |
3/8/10 |
| Lake Whatcom Park |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Hertz Trail |
OPEN Trail is open.Thanks to Adopt-A-Trail Volunteers from Juvenile Community Justice Center for trail maintenance! |
3/8/10 |
| Powerline Trail |
OPEN This steep trail is a good trail for conditioning hikes. Expect downed trees and storm damage. |
3/8/10 |
| Upper Parking Lot Trail |
CLOSED Storm damage has closed this trail. Bridge unsafe. |
3/8/10 |
Lighthouse
Marine Park
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OPEN Campground closed for the season. Reservations available for Whatcom County residents by calling 360-945-4911 on Saturdays and Sundays between 1-3pm. Check orca whale sightings from Orca Network. Boat launch will be CLOSED all year.
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3/8/10 |
| Beach Walk |
OPEN A great trail for a walk by the surf. |
3/8/10 |
| Lily Point Marine Reserve |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Lily Point Trail |
OPEN Use caution on steep section from South Viewpoint to beach, there are loose rocks, mud and sand. |
3/8/10 |
| Bluff Trail |
OPEN Use caution on bluff edges and do not pass beyond fenced areas. |
3/8/10 |
| Monument Park |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Beach Trail |
OPEN Check out this new trail to one of Whatcom County's least visited beaches. |
3/8/10 |
| Nugents Corner River Access |
OPEN Real-time Nooksack River Streamflow Data from USGS |
3/8/10 |
| Loop Walk |
OPEN Great views of Mount Baker over the river on sunny days. River bed area may be flooded at high water. |
3/8/10 |
| Ostrom Conservation Area |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Ostrom Interpretive Trail |
OPEN Trail brushy in places. Expect downed trees and storm damage. |
3/8/10 |
Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve
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OPEN Storm damage has washed out the base of the stairs leading to the beach, but it is easily passable. No pets allowed in the Reserve. Check real-time tide, weather, and water temperature observations from NOAA. |
3/8/10 |
| Point Whitehorn Trail |
OPEN Trail showcases upland forest, leads to four beautiful overlooks of the Salish Sea, and provides beach access. |
3/8/10 |
| Samish Park |
OPEN Swimming area and boat rentals closed for the season. Samish Lake open for fishing year round. Check fishing regulations at Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Day Lodge is available for rental. |
3/8/10 |
| Lakeshore |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Hillside |
OPEN Waterfall overlook deck CLOSED due to tree damage. Trail muddy in places. |
3/8/10 |
Semiahmoo Park
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OPEN Great birdwatching for migrant and wintering birds. A.P.A. Museum closed for the season. Come visit the park to see the new improvements: the parking area, boardwalks, viewpoints and interpretive exhibits are completed! The Cannery Lodge is available for rental. |
3/8/10 |
| Beach Walk |
OPEN Check tides from NOAA. Look for changes to the beach from fall and winter storms. |
3/8/10 |
| Coast Millennium Trail |
OPEN This is a great place for easy exercise walking, accessible in almost any weather. |
3/8/10 |
Silver Lake Park
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OPEN Make reservations for campsites, cabins, and overnight lodge at the park (360-599-2776). Make reservations for day lodge and group picnic shelter at Parks & Recreation headquarters (360-733-2900). Check fishing regulations at Department of Fish and Wildlife. |
3/8/10 |
| Black Mountain Trail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Lookout Trail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Horse Camp Trail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
Squires Lake Park
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OPEN |
3/8/10 |
Squires Lake Trail
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OPEN Trails may be muddy and slippery during and after rain storms. Watch for downed trees and storm damage. |
3/8/10 |
| Lake Loop Trail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| Beaver Pond Trail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
| South Ridge Trail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
Stimpson Family Nature Reserve
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OPEN No pets allowed in the Reserve. Thanks to Adopt-A-Trail Volunteers from Bellingham Community Food Co-op for trail maintenance! |
3/8/10 |
| Stimpson Loop Trail |
OPEN Trail in good condition. May be muddy and slippery in places during and after rain storms. Downed trees cleared but additional debris is on the trail. |
3/8/10 |
| Geneva Pond Loop Trail |
OPEN |
3/8/10 |
Teddy Bear Cove Park
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OPEN Check tides from NOAA. |
3/8/10 |
| Teddy Bear Cove Trail |
OPEN Trail improvements have made this trail easy to walk in any weather conditions. Many thanks to the volunteers who helped with the project. |
3/8/10 |
Tennant Lake Interpretive Center
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OPEN Parking, Viewing Tower and Fragrance Garden open daily. Visit just after opening at 8:00 in the morning to see wintering swans. Interpretive Center closed for the season. |
3/8/10 |
| Tennant Lake Boardwalk |
CAUTION The boardwalk is open, but much of it is underwater. |
3/8/10 |
| Welcome Bridge River Access |
OPEN High clearance vehicle recommended for access road. |
3/8/10 |
