Trails to walk, hike around Whatcom County

e list will range from proper hikes to easy walks for something less strenuous. I will add my experiences at di erent places and what I like and do not like about them.

Galbraith Mountain Galbraith Mountain is an excellent spot for hikers and bikers alike. ere are over 65 miles of hiking and biking trails inside of Galbraith Mountain, so you can never stop exploring the di erent sights it has to o er. ere are two entrances into the mountain, one by Lake Padden and the other by Lake Whatcom. For Northern Whatcom residents, the Lake Whatcom entrance will be closer.

I enjoyed the constant spots where you can stop and see the views of Bellingham Bay and the downtown Bellingham area. I do not think at any point the hiking trails could be categorized as hard. ere were no incredibly steep points, but a lot of gradual inclines. It could be a good hike for relative beginners or older individuals. e downside of Galbraith goes hand-andhand with the positives. It is a complex collection of trails. So complex, in fact, that I got very lost the last time I was there and could not nd my way out of the mountain. I would suggest getting an app that tracks your hiking trail so that you can nd your way back out with ease.

Tennant Lake Park/ Hovander Homestead Park I recently explored the Tenant Park portion over Hovander Homestead Park and found it to be a delightfully easy and pretty place to walk for a couple hours.

Hovander Homestead

See Recreation on B3