
Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Lily & Lizard Lakes
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
- Sat, Jun 21, 2025
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,650 ft
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Note: I typically send out the pre-trip email Thursday evening before the hike.
Meet at the Blanchard mountain Trail Upper Parking lot at 7:30 a.m
https://goo.gl/maps/VnMZghefcmzcA4HQ7
Parking pass needed: Discover Pass
The parking lot is up a forest road. There is a junction that could lead you the wrong way, so be sure to pay attention to the signs. Be sure to go to the upper parking lot and not the lower, and Do NOT take the road to the Samish Overlook!
Lily & Lizard Lakes
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USGS Bow
USGS Bellingham South
Trails of the Chuckanut Mountains
Chuckanut Mountain Recreation Map
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)