Recreation: Walking trails in Whatcom County

wide-open views of Chuckanut and Bellingham Bay.

e trail stretches about seven miles going from downtown Fairhaven to Larrabee State Park. However, there are two other entrances where you can jump in on Chuckanut Drive, which is what I usually opt for.

It is a at gravel trail that is good if you need a walk that lasts an hour or two depending on how far you want to go.

I recently went and was able to pick some raspberries, along with taking in the views from the lookout spots littered throughout the trail.

very nice time.

Chanterelle Trail/North Lake Whatcom Trail e Chanterelle Trail and North Lake Whatcom trailheads are in the same parking lot and they both serve di erent audiences. e only negative about either of these is, they are usually high tra c, especially on weekends. I would recommend going early in the morning or on a weekday to escape the crowds.

Chanterelle Trail is a ve-mile hike of moderate di culty that takes you to a viewpoint that overlooks Lake Whatcom and Bellingham Bay. It is a good hike for beginners or people who want to get a fun workout in. e views de nitely make the hike worth it.

Lake Padden Lake Padden has been one of my favorite spots since I rst came to the Whatcom Area.

It has everything you could want from a park. You can make your way around the lake loop, which takes about an hour and is a fun excursion.

Similar to Chanterelle, the negative of Lake Padden is the amount of tra c, as it is a popular location in the area.

Lake Padden during a serene sunset. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune ) e Nooksack River cuts through the park and provides a backdrop of noise while you are walking through the trails.

Continued from B1 is a well-known park, but I thought it would be worthy of a mention regardless.

My favorite part was the Fragrance Garden next to

Tennant Lake and the lookout tower you can go to the top of. e garden is very well maintained and the lighthouse-like tower provided pretty views of the lake and Mount Baker.

Interurban Trail e Interurban trail is one of my favorites when I want to take a leisurely stroll with