Whatcom County
Top Adventures in Whatcom County
Hike the Horseshoe Bend Trail
4.0
6 mi
/ 210 ft gain
Located just outside the town of Glacier, WA and 40 minutes prior to Mount Baker Ski area, sits the Horseshoe Bend Trail. A simple and straightforward 6 mile out and back route.
To get here, take Hwy 542 towards the direction of Mount Baker. About 4 miles after you pass through the town of Glacier and 1 mile after you pass the Chair 9 restaurant, you’ll cross over the North Fork Nooksack River....
Hike Skyline Divide
5.0
9 mi
/ 2500 ft gain
If driving 13 miles on a forest road, and hiking miles of switchbacks doesn't bother you, your in for one of the most exquisite views that you can get from hiking in Washington state.Just a mile outside of the town of Glacier, turn onto Forest Road 37 and follow it up switchbacks for the majority of the 13 miles, from here you'll arrive at the Skyline Divide trail head. Start the hike by headin...
Summit Church Mountain
8.5 mi
/ 3750 ft gain
Start by driving roughly 2.5 miles up Forest Road 3040, conveniently named E Church Mt Road, to the trailhead. The road is bumpy, but lacking the pot-holes that occupy many of the other forest roads. The only issue comes at 2 miles in where a stream runs over the road and has eroded a small ditch. Go slow and you should be fine, my Honda Fit made it easy enough, and arrive at the parking area w...
Hike Helitrope Ridge
4.7
5.5 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
Starting at the marked Heliotrope Ridge parking lot of FS Road 39, just 8 miles out of the quaint town of Glacier, Washington, you begin your ascent to the glacier viewpoint. The trailhead sign indicates that it is a strenuous 2,000 ft gain over 2.5 miles up to the overlook.This clearly cut trail switchbacks its way up the hillside over several drainages. You will cross several streams on this ...
Hike to Racehorse Falls
3.7
Racehorse Creek is broken up into four distinct waterfalls that drop a total of 140ft through a relatively shallow gorge. The first two waterfalls are punchbowl-type falls that have deep holes at their bases. Immediately below the second waterfall, the creek descends rapidly before it arrives at the biggest drop. The creek plunges from below an undercut ledge which causes the water to fan out ...
Visit Nooksack Falls
The View.
Nooksack Falls is a wonder of a sight, tumbling 88 ft in two segments averaging 50 ft across. A quick stroll from the parking area brings you to the upper or "lower" view, where you can either see the top of the waterfall cascading away from you, or see the whole waterfall.
The waterfall is the most impressive in spring to early summer, due to the large amount of snowmelt coming fr...
Whatcom County camping, hotels, and more
Deming, Washington
Glacier Springs Retreat
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Deming, Washington
Tucked Away Forest Gem
This new contemporary 2-story, 2+ bedroom, 1 3/4-bath home is the perfect retreat for your family vacation! The first floor features an ...
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Deming, Washington
Dockside Comfort
Set by the water and amidst a heavenly array of trails, you’ll enjoy strolls through forested landscapes, dips in the crisp cool waters, ...
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Deming, Washington
Snowline Lodge 9
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Deming, Washington
Snowline Lodge
Tastefully decorated, yet budget priced! This family studio condo features a kitchenette, one full bath, a living area with a VCR-DVD/mon...
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Deming, Washington
Beautiful Wooded Mount Baker Cabin
This cozy 2-story, 2 bedrooms, 1.5-bath cedar family cabin has everything that you need...and then some! The 1st floor features an open l...
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