FEBRUARY 19 WHATCOM FALLS & CREEK, BIG ROCK LOOP 9:00 to 3:00

Two options (a) Whatcom Falls & Creek: Hike along Whatcom Creek from Whatcom Falls Park to the I-5 Freeway bridge and back, 4.4 miles RT, slight elevation gain. Easy. (b) Big Rock Loop: Instead of or in addition to the Whatcom Falls & Creek hike, you can do this hike, a 6-mile loop that begins and ends at Whatcom Falls Park. This loop takes the hiker north; some ups and downs; a few short, steep sections; mostly trail with some sidewalk/road walking. Moderate.

MEETING PLACES AND RETURN TIME: Meet at 9:00 am at the I-5 Chuckanut Park-n-Ride near exit 231 from I-5 OR meet at 9:15 am at the Whatcom Falls parking lot on Arbor Street off Electric Avenue. Ride with those who plan to do the hike you want to do. You may leave when all in your car are safely back. All hikers to return by 3:00 pm.