Stimpson Family Nature Reserve

I love that there are so many amazing hiking trails right here in Whatcom County. This is one of my favorite hikes so far and I can't wait to go again. So much greenery and foliage. I really love seeing the ferns and mosses growing all along the trail. I spotted several wildflowers like bleeding hearts, buttercups and also some wild mushrooms. This is one of those trails where you just feel like your in a fairytale forest.  It is a beginner friendly hike with a little bit of elevation gain, total length is about 5 miles. It consists of two loops. The main loop is about 3 miles and the smaller one is about 2 miles and circles around the Geneva pond. Since this trail is right inside Bellingham it can get pretty crowded so go on a weekday if you can.

Getting there:  Take 1-5 to the Lakeway Dr exit, Follow Lakeway Drive for almost 3 miles continue onto Terrace Ave N, then continue onto Cable St. turn right onto Austin St. which becomes Lake Louise Rd. Parking lot to the trail is on the left.