Families Go Hiking - Northwest Region

Families Go Hiking The goal of the “Families Go Hiking” program at Washington Trails Association is to get families in touch with resources which can get themselves on a trail as easily as possible. To help out, WTA has composed a list of resources organized by region which can ease the process of researching online for an outdoor family activity. Each region is subdivided by park type: city, county, state, and national park in each region. This helps to plan for a hike in your backyard, or a bigger weekend family expedition. Many of the links provided have family-friendly suggestions for a hike, as well as additional information, such as if the park has educational centers, scheduled events, or interpretive trails.

: Photo by Robert Crum

CITY PARKS

City of Bellingham

Bellingham has developed a helpful trail guide which is available on their website. Make sure to check out the Classes and Activities section where you'll find interesting courses for families and kids.

City of Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon has many parks, but the best one is Little Mountain Park with 480 acres and hiking trails for your family to explore. The park features wonderful views of the Skagit Valley.

COUNTY PARKS

Skagit County Parks
From this link you will find a map of Skagit County Parks. Click on individual parks for more information. You can also download a Skagit County trail guide and a seasonal leisure guide for youth and family outdoor events and programs.

Whatcom County Parks
Whatcom County has a helpful website for selecting a park or a hike from their 50 miles of trails. The Tennant Lake Interpretive Center has Family Programs, Young Naturalists Programs, Wildlife Watching Trips, Natural History exhibits, a viewing tower, and more.

More Families Go Hiking:
Olympic Region
Puget Sound Region
Central Region
Southwest Region
Eastern Region

STATE PARKS

From the State Parks webpage you can select an area by region, or choose from a list of parks by name. There are also downloadable maps for your convenience. Each individual park page has in-depth information to help your family plan a trip.
Ft. Ebey State Park

This park located on Whidbey Island has waterfront on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a lake, and miles of hiking trails. Ft. Ebey State Park a nice location with views, assorted plant life and wildlife making it a great place to take a day hike with the family. The park is open year round.

Larrabee State Park
Larabee State Park is a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors or go for a hike with the family. The park is open year round and offers views of the San Juan Islands as well as 15 miles of hiking trails and interpretive activities.

Padilla Bay – National Estuarine Research Reserve
Padilla Bay has an interpretive center and interpretive hiking trails. Check the Signup for Classes and Presentations link for various activities.

NATIONAL PARKS

Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest provides many family activities within its almost two-million-acre forest. If you plan ahead you can schedule a guided hike or snowshoeing family adventure.

Boyd Creek Interpretive Trail
This interpretive trail focuses on learning about the salmon and steelhead runs that enter Boyd Creek.

North Cascades National Park & Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Check into the website and go to the For Kids section for activities and classes.

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