Oyster Dome
3 weeks ago
Active hornet nest near the top
2 this month · 123 reports
Padilla Bay
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 3 days ago
(no empty line after hook) Current conditions at Padilla Bay are excellent, with the trail reported as being in good condition as of November 7 and October 31. The area is snow-free, and roads are suitable for all vehicles as of November 7, October 31, and October 12. No bugs have been reported. Birdwatchers will find abundant waterfowl and shorebirds, including snow geese and trumpeter swans, as well as raptors like kestrels and bald eagles, as seen on October 31. The bay itself was described as being like glass on October 12. Fall colors are beginning to wane as of November 7.
Generated from 20 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Padilla Bay
Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 3 days ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.
Bird sightings have been abundant, with reports of numerous snow geese, trumpeter swans, kestrels, bald eagles, dunlins, American wigeons, red-tailed hawks, short-eared owls, northern harriers, northern pintails, song sparrows, and spotted towhees. One blue heron was seen very close to the trail on October 31. Herons and hawks were also noted on October 12.
The south parking lot was almost full by 10 AM on October 31, suggesting it can get busy. Portable toilets are available at the north parking area as of November 7 and at the south parking area as of October 31.
The trail is reported to be in good condition as of November 7 and October 31. It was described as an easy and peaceful walk on October 12.
The area is snow-free according to reports from November 7, October 31, and October 12. No bugs have been reported by visitors as of November 7, October 31, and October 12.
More in Puget Sound and Islands
Deception Pass State Park - Headlands / Rosario Head / Lighthouse Point
3 weeks ago
Fall leaves are lovely, no bugs reported
2 this month · 55 reports
Pine and Cedar Lakes
2 weeks ago
Trail recently reopened, fallen leaves may be slick
2 this month · 28 reports
Skagit Wildlife Area
4 days ago
Hunters bagging birds, wear orange for safety
2 this month · 27 reports
Lily and Lizard Lake Loop
2 weeks ago
Overgrown in places and fall color remaining
1 this month · 37 reports
North Butte
2 weeks ago
Some overgrown areas on the trail
1 this month · 21 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
Sources
Fresh3 days ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
It is an easy trail and is in good condition.I didn’t see many birds along the trail and Fall color is beginning to wane.Portable toilet at the north parking area which is just off of Second St.
Recent1 week ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Today must be my lucky day!I went to Padilla Bay to do birdwatching. Reached the south parking at 10 in the morning, Lot was almost full. there's a porta potty there.I spent 4 hours walking 5 miles wi...
Recent4 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Lovely and peaceful walk to break up miles of sitting in car. If I lived nearby, would do this daily. Saw herons, a hawk, little brown birds and the bay was like glass.
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
My friend and I hiked here on Thursday morning. She is recovering from recent foot surgery, so this was a nice, flat, fairly smooth trail for her to try. The scenery is beautiful, and I think even m...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Shin splints are a sonofagun, so needed something flat and simple. And as a sour beer fan, I've been dying to indulge at Garden Path Fermentation.This trail is the perfect "winter trail". Beautiful ...
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
I have been saving this hike for a sunny and clear day, today was day. Parking is limited, I started at the north end of the trail and there is not parking. There is parking at the south end of the...
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
There were no recent trip entries for this nice little walk so I will try to get some general info out on this. The Interpretive Center is just a short distance from Bayview State Park and Padilla Bay...
Older7 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
We arrived around 8:30at the Padilla Interpretative Center and hiked the Upland Trail and looped around the little side trails. It's been awhile since I'd been there. Nice little cedar grove in the...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
This hike is closer to the town of Burlington than Bellingham. It is located in Skagit County next to Puget Sound but not on the Islands. The trail which is around 4 miles round-trip and completely fl...
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
This nice flat walk along the tidal flats of the bay, the short distance and lack of elevation makes it a good morning stroll. We parked at the north end bc in our experience the loo is usually in bet...