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Birch Bay State Park

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
48.9069, -122.7660 Map & Directions
Length
1.5 miles of trails
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  • Coast
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Wildlife

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Terrell Creek Marsh is one of the few remaining saltwater/freshwater estuaries in northern Puget Sound. The half mile loop through a mixed forest of maple, alder, paper birch, cedars, and hemlock has 10 informative signs along the way. There are 1.5 miles of saltwater shoreline to explore. Continue reading

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Hiking Birch Bay State Park

Terrell Creek Marsh is one of the few remaining saltwater/freshwater estuaries in northern Puget Sound. The half mile loop through a mixed forest of maple, alder, paper birch, cedars, and hemlock has 10 informative signs along the way. There are 1.5 miles of saltwater shoreline to explore.

Hiking opportunities at Birch Bay SP include the 1/2 mile Terrell Marsh Loop and 1.5 miles of saltwater shoreline. Migratory waterfowl, American Bald Eagles, Great Blue Heron, and smaller song birds can be seen.

Birch Bay State Park

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 48.9069, -122.7660 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

I-5 Exit 266. West onto Grandview Road, 7 miles. North onto Jackson Road, .8 mile, west onto Helweg Road, .6 mile to park.

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Trailhead

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area

Washington State Parks

Guidebooks & Maps

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife brochure

"Western Washington Interstate 5 Wildlife Viewing"

Washington State Parks Birch Bay State Park PDF Map: https://bit.ly/2QFvAkN

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Birch Bay State Park

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