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Clayton Beach
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 1 month ago
Clayton Beach currently offers excellent conditions for exploring its unique marine life and sandstone formations. The trail is in great condition, transitioning from gravel to sand after the footbridge over the train tracks. Access is straightforward; the parking lot at the Lost Lake trailhead has ample space, a restroom, and an informational kiosk. Visitors can also opt for the nearby state park access, though it may require crossing the street from the initial trailhead. Low tide periods, like the -1.4 low tide reported on July 28, are ideal for viewing sand dollars and anemones. No bugs or significant snow were noted in recent reports from July 18 and July 28, and the road is suitable for all vehicles.
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What hikers ask about Clayton Beach
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The best time to visit for viewing marine life is during low tide. A -1.4 low tide was ideal for seeing thousands of sand dollars and sea anemones on July 28.
The trail is reported to be in great condition. It is gravel initially, then becomes mostly sandy after crossing a footbridge over train tracks, as noted on July 28.
Yes, there is plenty of parking available at the Lost Lake trailhead, which also features a double restroom vault toilet and an informational kiosk, according to a report from July 28.
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Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I went down to Clayton Beach to visit the thousands of sand dollars and sea anemones, just not individually. I was there during a -1.4 low tide, so it was a perfect time for exploring the creatures an...
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I should have done a little more research before heading out today. My goal was to find some easy access tide pools for my mom. We got to the Lost Lake parking lot and it wasn’t 100% clear where to go...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I have always wanted to visit this area, but time was never in my favor. Today was the day. I was able to get both of my parents outside for a hike, which never happens. Definitely a highlight of m...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
A beautiful afternoon for a tidepool adventure. We parked in Larrabee State Park by the playground and walked over to hike the Madrona Trail over to the Clayton Beach Trail. All the trails are easy. T...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Needed a little more after chuckanut falls so headed around to the clayton beach trail and enjoyed a short easy walk to the beach. There is a very nice foot bridge that makes the railroad crossing saf...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I started at Lost Lake Trailhead with a plan to hike up Burnout Road to bag Burnout Knob and Chuckanut South. Alas I didn't get that far before coming to a sign saying the road is closed March - June ...
Older18 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
Today we enjoyed our first visit to Clayton Beach and look forward to returning in the future! Thank you to all those who worked on the trail from the Lost Lake TH parking area and built the high bri...
Older20 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
A day of firsts! After hiking to Fragrance Lake for the first time this morning, I finally went to see Clayton Beach for the first time this evening to watch the sunset (after living in Bellingham mos...
Older23 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
I arrived at the Lost Lake parking area around 8:45 AM and there was ample parking available on a sunny Saturday morning. I was a little early for the WTA work party at Fragrance Lake so I decided to ...