March 13: Lookout Mountain and/or Stimpson Family Nature Preserve (Whatcom Parks & Rec)

Our moderate route on Lookout Mountain will be a combination of the Rufus Creek Trail, the Waterfall Trail, and the steep, multi-use Baneberry Trail for a distance of 6.4 miles and an elevation of approximately 1000 feet. For those who would like a gentler option or an add-on, the Stimpson Family Nature Preserve is just down the road with several loops adding up to 4.4 miles with an elevation gain of 300 feet.

For both hikes, meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Chuckanut Park and Ride [999 N Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA 98233 / exit 231 from I-5 on the east side of I-5] to arrange carpools or drive directly to the Lookout Mountain Trailhead [2537 Lake Louise Road, Bellingham], where we will sign in for both hikes at 9:15 am.

No passes required for either hike. No dogs are allowed in the Stimpson Family Nature Preserve. You may leave when your group returns to the car.