Lake Whatcom Park

Trip

Day Hike - Chanterelle Trail

Checkout the new 2019 extension of the Chanterelle trail at Lake Whatcom Park

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft

Leave Chuckanut P&R (I-5 Exit 231) at 8:15am or meet at Chanterelle trailhead at 9am. King/Snohomish County carpool options, Greenlake P&R or Ash Way P&R.

Newly created trail by Bellingham Parks department with a lot of assistance from WTA in 2017 and 2019. Firm with just a few wet spots and a steady slope. Nice view of Lake Whatcom at the mid-point. Lots of canopy cover. Porta-Potty at the trailhead and another a few yards down from the mid-point.

Route/Place

Lake Whatcom Park


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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