Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Chuckanut Ridge & Mountain
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Contacts
- Sun, Apr 5, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,680 ft
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This trail combines the Interurban Trail, the Lost Lake Trail, Ridge Trail, and Dan's Traverse Trail. While most of the hike is mellow, there's a fairly steep incline up to the ridgeline, with switchbacks to help. The views are incredible. You'll see Mount Baker to the east, the Coast Mountains in Canada to the north, and Bellingham Bay to the west.
I like to lead at a steady CHS 2 pace, while allowing for enough breaks and photo opportunities.
Luckily there are plenty of good breweries serving up a tasty post-hike lunch and brew in the Fairhaven area for afterwards. Details will be in the Hello Hiker email.
Meet at 8:30am at the North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead: https://www.google.com/maps/place/North+Chuckanut+Mountain+Trailhead/@48.7007678,-122.4940247,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5485a1ec981e9ad9:0xf6e9a672052849fc!8m2!3d48.7007643!4d-122.4892557!16s%2Fg%2F11g_3kxh8?entry=ttu
Carpool option: Meet at 7:15am at the Ash Way Park and Ride just off I-5 in Lynnwood. It is about a 70 mile drive from there to the trailhead.
Chuckanut Ridge & Mountain
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USGS Bellingham South
USGS Bow
Trails of the Chuckanut Mountains
Chuckanut Mountain Recreation Map - 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)