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GoHike - Alumni Urban Walk - Interurban Trail (Bellingham)

Field trip: GoHike: Beginning Hiking Series - Alumni Course

GoHike - Alumni Urban Walk - Interurban Trail (Bellingham)

We will travel on the Interuban Trail - Bellingham from Arroyo Park to Fairhaven. In Fairhaven we will enjoy a social breakfast and then return to our starting location along the Interurban and 100 Acre Woods. GoHike Urban Walks are outings of at least two miles or longer that take place on city or suburban streets, parks or greenbelts led by GoHike leaders and geared toward beginner walkers, hikers or those who are looking for easy to moderate walking opportunities outside of our annual GoHike Course season.

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Liz McNett Crowl
Liz McNett Crowl
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 100 ft
  • Pace: 1.75 - 2.25 mph

We will meet at the Arroyo Park, West Parking area on Old Lake Samish Road ready to go at 8:30am. There is limited parking at this location so carpooling is encouraged. There are no restroom facilities at this location, however there is a toileting opportunity at the Pine and Cedar Trailhead or at the North Chuckanut Trailhead Parking area. Further details will be provided in the Hello Walker email.

We will walk from our parking trailhead, on the Interurban Trail, taking a few side trails along the way as we wander to the Fairhaven District in Bellingham. We will stop and enjoy a social breakfast, and then return on the Interurban and 100 Acre Woods. there are toileting facilities in Fairhaven.

Priority registration is given to GoHike: Beginning Hiking Series graduate Alumni Course members. Graduate alumni will need to hold a GoHike Badge and have registered for the GoHike: Beginning Hiking Series - Alumni Course. 

https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/foothills-branch/committees/foothills-hiking-backpacking/foothills-hiking-committee/course-templates/gohike-beginning-hiking-series-alumni-course-foothills/gohike-beginning-hiking-series-alumni-course-2022

If there are any unfilled spots on this Urban Walk, the walk will open up on the Wednesday before the week of the walk to Mountaineers members interested in a beginning Urban Walk experience with leader permission.

It is important that participants look at the stated walk description, distance, pace, elevation gain and consider your current fitness level in determining if this walk is a good fit for you. If you have any questions, please contact the trip leader in advance. I may may look at your profile and recent activities to ensure that we think you are ready for this walk. I may email or call you to ask you about your hiking history and conditioning activities.

Route/Place

Interurban Trail (Bellingham)

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Leaders will send out a Hello Walker email prior to the walk that may include recommendation or requirements for equipment.

Bring money for breakfast. A menu will be provided in the Hello Walker email.

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