Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
April Hikes: 2.5 - 5 miles, 250 - 1,000 feet gain - Chanterelle Trail
The Chanterelle Trail at Lake Whatcom Park is 2.4 miles with 1000 feet of elevation gain on long switchbacks. The views make it worth the effort, ending with views of of Lake Whatcom, the Cascade foothills, Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands.This hike counts toward your monthly required GoHike course hike for April.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 1, 2023
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy, Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,050 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph
- 5 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the trailhead and be ready to go at 8:00am. This is a busy trail head with several trail options departing from here. A vault toilet is available. No permits are needed.
We recommend trying to carpool if possible.
It is our expectation that we will travel as a group, staying together loosely. This time of the year the trail could be a little muddy. Poles and boots or hiking shoes are recommended.
Required Equipment
Your leader will send out a Hello Hiker email prior to the hike with details on the hike and recommended and required equipment.