Hiking Guide
WTA's hiking guide is the most comprehensive database of hikes in Washington, and comprises content written by local hiking experts and user submitted information. All data is vetted by WTA staff. This resource is made possible by the donations of WTA members.
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Results List
8 HikesFairhaven Park and Hundred Acre Wood
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 4.5 miles of trails
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Highest Point
- 360 feet
Used largely as a way to cool off in the summer or access the larger network of trails on Chuckanut Mountain and Larrabee State Park, Fairhaven Park also has a small network of looping, interconnected trails that provide a nice distraction for half a day or more.
Fragrance Lake
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 4.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,260 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,190 feet
The year-round, dog-friendly day hike to Fragrance Lake in the Chuckanut Recreation Area is popular with college students and faculty from Western Washington University in nearby Bellingham, and with day visitors and car campers at Larrabee State Park. On a sunny weekend afternoon you could easily lose count of the number of smiles and “hullos” you’ll exchange!
Larrabee State Park - South Lost Lake Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,950 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,650 feet
Tucked away atop Chuckanut Mountain is shallow Lost Lake. The south trail to the lake leads through a recovering forest of bigleaf maple, alder, Douglas fir, and western hemlock, meandering 4.5 miles to a riparian hideout, providing waterfalls, old growth, fall color, and year-round hiking to those who make the journey.
Larrabee State Park - Chuckanut Ridge Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 8.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,154 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,801 feet
Traverse across beautiful Chuckanut Mountain in Larrabee State Park. Enjoy views of Puget Sound, as well as Mount Baker along this high trail.
Larrabee State Park - Chuckanut Falls
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 640 feet
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Highest Point
- 540 feet
Take a short hike to a pleasant waterfall tucked away on the northeast corner of Larrabee State Park.
Larrabee State Park - Rock Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,820 feet
The Rock Trail is one of WTA's signature projects, built from scratch thanks to WTA’s partnerships with various organizations, including Larrabee State Park and Chuckanut Conservancy. A dedicated group of enthusiastic WTA volunteers worked countless hours here, carving a connector trail out of the steep, rugged hillside from the top of Cleator Road to the South Lost Lake Trail. The Rock Trail provides hikers and trail runners a steep climb, gorgeous views, and a peek at the area's fascinating geology.
Larrabee State Park - North Lost Lake Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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Length
- 9.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
One of the best ways to access the heart of Chuckanut Mountain is via the North Lost Lake Trail, entering from the Interurban Trail at Arroyo Park.
Larrabee State Park - Double Diamond Trail
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
A nice hike to some ridgelines in Larrabee State Park. Connect to Fragrance Lake Trail, South Lost Lake Trail, Clayton Beach Trail, and Interurban Trail. This is also a very popular downhill mountain biking trail, so if you venture onto it, please keep an eye out for bikers.
