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Larrabee State Park

Day Work Party

Wed Oct 15, 2025: 8:30 AM — 3:30 PM

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Region

Puget Sound and Islands — Bellingham Area

Features: Earn Discover Pass

Crew Leader: Meg Bushnell

Fragrance Lake by Steve Payne

Overview

Come out and help WTA enhance and improve hiking opportunities in Larrabee State Park! We are completing maintenance that will keep the Parks popular trails in good shape.

About the Area

Larrabee State Park is where generations of Washingtonians go to experience the only place where the Cascade mountains touch saltwater. Its trail network features serene woodland lakes, stunning sandstone formations and unforgettable vistas. 

We are currently working on the Lost Lake Trail which may be accessed by the Rock Trail - get ready to hike some stairs!

What to Expect

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description

Our project will include a variety of maintenance activities. Tasks include improving drainage in places where the tread is muddy, as well as possible trail realignment, building structures where needed and clearing the trail corridor.

Hiking Information

Our hike to the project site is expected to be 2-4 miles roundtrip over hilly to moderately steep terrain.

Schedule

  • 8:25 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine
  • 8:30 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
  • Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
  • Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
  • 3:30 PM: Return to the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

  • No experience is necessary-just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
  • Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
  • Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult

What to Wear

Required:

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes
  • Work gloves
  • Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
  • Long pants

Recommended:

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots
  • Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring


  • Consider bringing personal hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes
  • Lunch and plenty of water
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
  • A pack to carry your personal gear
  • A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

From the Hiking Guide

See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.

Partners

Directions

From I-5 Southbound: Take exit #250, and turn right onto Fairhaven Pkwy. Go to second stoplight. Turn left on SR 11/Chuckanut Dr. Stay left at next stoplight, and drive six miles to park entrance. About 1/4 of a mile South of the main entrance is the Lost Lake Parking Area, (formerly the Clayton Beach Parking Area) where we'll be meeting and heading out to various trails from there. Alternatively, you can also take SR 11 (Chuckanut Drive) from exit 231 on I-5 straight to the Lost Lake Parking area, the parking area entrance will be on your right.

From I-5 northbound: Take exit #250, and turn left onto Fairhaven Pkwy. Go to second stoplight. Turn left on SR 11/Chuckanut Dr. Stay left at next stoplight, and drive six miles to park entrance. About 1/4 of a mile South of the main entrance is the Lost Lake Parking Area, (formerly the Clayton Beach Parking Area) where we'll be meeting and heading out to various trails from there. 

Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.

Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.

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