Friday, April 27, 2018

Horseshoe Bend Trail

Finally got out on a hike again. I've been waiting for spring to arrive. I've had this one on my to do
list for a while, and it didn't disappoint. It's 3 miles out and back each way. Mostly easy to moderate with a few steep little hills. It follows along the Nooksack river with beautiful views along the way. I wouldn't recommend this trail for kids because it has a few scary drop off areas. It is pet-friendly though, we passed several people with dogs along the trail. No restrooms at the trailhead, but just 1.8 miles South off the main road is the Glacier Public Service Center that has really nice public restrooms.  They also have a Visitor Center with maps and information but they are only open Saturdays and Sundays. There is a nice picnic area behind the restroom building. Across the street from the trailhead is the Douglas Fir Campground open the end of May - September.


Horseshoe Bend Trail





Horseshoe Bend Trail





Horseshoe Bend Trail





Horseshoe Bend Trail





Horseshoe Bend Trail





Horseshoe Bend Trail





Horseshoe Bend Trail





Horseshoe Bend Trail






Horseshoe Bend Trail






Getting There: Take Mt. Baker highway to MP 35. Trailhead is on the right just after the river bridge across from the Douglas Fir Campground.






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