Padilla Bay
3 days ago
Abundant waterfowl and shorebirds
3 this month · 20 reports
Lake Whatcom Park - Chanterelle Trail
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 1 week ago
The Chanterelle Trail at Lake Whatcom Park is currently in good condition, with no snow reported as of November 1, 2026. The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and parking is readily available, with only two cars noted in the lot early on November 1, 2026. A privy is also available in the parking area and is in good shape. A section of the trail that had been closed due to fallen trees has been cleared and reopened as of November 1, 2026, making the full trail accessible. Hikers can expect a clear path to the first viewpoint, approximately 5 miles round trip from the parking area. Blackberries were noted as abundant at the overlook in late September.
Generated from 19 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
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The trail is reported to be in good condition and snow-free as of November 1, 2026. A section previously impacted by fallen trees has been cleared and reopened. Blackberries were abundant at the overlook on September 23, 2026.
The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles and does not require a pass to park as of November 1, 2026. Parking is generally available, with only a few cars noted in the lot early in the morning on November 1, 2026.
As of November 1, 2026, a section of the trail that had been blown out by fallen trees has been cleared and reopened. The rest of the trail to the first viewpoint is in great shape with no blocking obstacles reported.
The most recent reports from November 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 both indicate no bugs.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I arrived for a WTA work party around 8 AM and the parking lot only had two other cars in it. A privy is available in the parking area and it is in good shape. You do not need a pass to park here.Our ...
Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
pleasant hike with a gorgeous view of the lake. blackberries were abundant at the overlook.
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Started out at 8:30, parking lot was pretty much full. Trail was clear, no mud or bugs. Group of Bible thumpers at the lookout kind of ruining it for everyone but the view was pretty.
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Edelman and I had a great 10.8-mile hike on what we call the Chanterelle Loop. If you take the first 1.8 miles of the Hertz Trail, which runs along the lake (flat) to the Chanterelle Connector (well-s...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Plenty of new gravel at lookout. Temperature was 38F with big flakes of snow. Parking was mostly full by 10. Early hikers were leaving by noon. Half the lot was empty by 1 pm.
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Be advised -- Lower portion of the Chanterelle Trail will be closed for trail repairs 16-27 March per posted signage. Bypass via Wickersham Truck Trail (Gravel Road). Other than that, trail in good sh...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Easy to moderate with some switchbacks. Nice viewpoint!
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Just a FYI for other hikers- I picked up an adult female Western Black legged tick while hiking this trail and found it attached to my belly at 2 am in the morning, luckily it was not engorged and had...
Older9 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Beautiful, mostly sunny day for a hike up to Chanterelle Lookout. Trail was fine, though there is one spot on the first leg where a fallen tree has damaged the path. There will be a closure soon - Feb...