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September Hikes: 4 to 8 miles, 750 to 2,000 feet gain

Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course

September Hikes: 4 to 8 miles, 750 to 2,000 feet gain - Lily & Lizard Lakes

This loop is made up of several well signed trails on Blanchard Mountain in the Chuckanuts. The trail offers varied forests, including old growth, moss and house-sized boulders. Our route passes by two lakes and if the weather cooperates amazing views of Mount Baker and the Salish Sea.

Contacts

Liz McNett Crowl
Liz McNett Crowl
Primary Leader
  • Moderate, Bikepacking MTB I, Bikepacking MTB II
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,530 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,120 ft
  • Pace: 1.75-2.0 mph

Meet at Upper Blanchard Trailhead at 8 am. Arrive early so that you can visit the newly constructed restrooms at this trailhead, gear up, and be ready for our pre-trip trail meeting to start at 8.

Carpooling will be encouraged. Details will be sent in the Hello hiker email. Each vehicle will need to have a Discover Pass.

Route/Place

Lily & Lizard Lakes


  • USGS Bow
    USGS Bellingham South
    Trails of the Chuckanut Mountains
    Chuckanut Mountain Recreation Map
    see Land Manager
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Your leader will send out a Hello Hiker email prior to the hike with details on the hike, as well as recommended and required equipment.

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