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Stimpson Nature Reserve
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 2 weeks ago
Stimpson Nature Reserve is currently in good condition, with the trail clear of snow and suitable for all vehicles as of September 5 and July 9. While generally free of bugs, a report from July 9 noted an active wasp nest near three curved trees on the north side of the Geneva Pond loop. Visitors are advised to be aware of this potential hazard.
Generated from 13 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
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An active wasp nest was reported near three curved trees on the north side of the Geneva Pond loop as of July 9. Visitors should exercise caution in this area.
The trail is reported to be in good condition with no snow as of September 5 and July 9.
The road to Stimpson Nature Reserve is suitable for all vehicles, according to reports from September 5 and July 9.
No bugs were reported as of September 5. However, an active wasp nest was noted on July 9, so caution is advised.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Another visit to this favorite out of town friend hike , as well as the in-laws, and wife and daughter. We did the Geneva Pond loop. This is mainly a report to give a heads up about an active wasp nes...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
This was a good hike to do on a hot day since it is mostly in a forest. We did the Geneva Pond Loop first and going past Beaver Pond where the bull frogs were making quite a racket. We stopped at the ...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
the trail is beautiful as always. trillium are starting and lots of bleeding hearts. there is a log on the last bridge before the bench. easy to walk over.
Older5 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Followed both the larger and the smaller loop counterclockwise, for a total of under 5 miles.Road Conditions.Paved parking lot with well-maintained vault toilets.Trail Conditions.Smooth trails, no obs...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Trail run this rainy morning at Stimpson Nature Preserve - I can't believe this place is just a 15-minute drive from Bellingham! The big trees, the ferns, the moss, the water, the mud. SO MUCH LIFE, y...
Older6 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Beautiful wooded with ponds and a low impact incline
Older8 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
Nice day for a trip to Bellingham. Plenty of room in the parking lot and clean vault toilet at the TH. The trail is in great shape. One fallen tree on the Geneva Pond loop. No problem stepping over. N...
Older19 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
I went for a trail run this morning (slow trail jog, to be honest) - I finally tried out Stimpson Nature Reserve. Only 15 minutes from my house, and I've never been. Wow, it's a beautiful place - big ...
Older20 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
An absolutely freezing but incredibly beautiful morning to explore the nature reserve (for the first time)!We went clockwise around the main loop, stopping to hike around Geneva Pond early on in the l...