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CHS 1 Hike - Pine & Cedar Lakes

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Pine & Cedar Lakes

CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

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Diane Longmoor
Diane Longmoor
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,820 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Thu, May 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Climb a steep uphill (most of the elevation on this hike is in the first 1.7 miles!) then explore rolling trails to find two rustic lakes in the Pine Lake Wildlife Area. We'll head to Pine Lake first, and then backtrack and take a side trail to loop around Cedar Lake. Both lakes have campsites where we could take a break depending on whether they are occupied and/or how the group is feeling. Then we'll head back down the steep incline to the cars. 

Meet at the Pine and Cedar Lakes trailhead at 7:30am (map of Trailhead location) to avoid Saturday traffic on the way to the Bellingham area. Boots on trail at 7:45am.

Route/Place

Pine & Cedar Lakes


  • USGS Bellingham South
    Trails of the Chuckanut Mountains
    Chuckanut Mountain Recreation Map
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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