About us
This Meetup is led by volunteers of the Sierra Club Mount Baker Group that serves members and friends in Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan Counties. We love the outdoors and we'd like to have you join our activities in the forests, shores, in our parks, and anywhere else we plan interesting hikes, walks and overnight camping trips.
The purpose of this outing is to support the Sierra Club's mission. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to join us, yet we highly encourage you to show your support. For more information about becoming a member of the Sierra Club, please click here.
We strive to have minimum impact on the environment during our outings, as we follow the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace. Whether you are in the wilderness or a local park, outings, with proper planning, can provide a wonderful opportunity to unplug for a mindful hiking adventure.
Whatever type of trip you are planning, take items with you (the "Ten Essentials") that you cannot improvise so easily in the field and will go a long way towards ensuring a safe and rewarding experience.
Limited trailhead parking can be frustrating. Be kind to yourself and the environment by considering public transportation. To see if the trailhead may be available via bus, please check out WTA's Bus Tracker.
Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We seek to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants on our outings. Sierra Club's Outings Programs insist on a safe space agreement among participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting these phenomenal spaces, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don't want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. Our space is to be a safe space, no matter your sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, or language. The Sierra Club prohibits any form of inappropriate, bullying, harassing, or other discriminatory behavior (“inappropriate behavior”). All people who lead and participate in Sierra Club outings have the right to be treated appropriately.
Generally, pet dogs are only allowed if the write-up includes language specifically welcoming them. Participants who wish to include their trained service animals on an outing should contact the leader prior to the trip date.
Upcoming events
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Boulder River Trail Hike
Boulder River Trailhead, 48.2509, -121.8172, Arlington, WA, USTo attend this event, click here to register and obtain detailed information.
Join the Mount Baker Sierra Club for a hike on the Boulder River Trail, which offers access to old-growth forest and a Congressionally-designated Wilderness Area. While those hoping for stunning viewpoints on this trail might be disappointed, the experience of walking among centuries-old trees in one of the area's last surviving fragments of old-growth makes this hike well worth it. Along the way we'll pause to admire huge conifers as well as Boulder Falls and stretches of the river. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
This is an approximately 8.5-mile round trip, out-and-back trail that involves almost 700 feet of elevation gain and is rated by All Trails as moderate. Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a packed lunch, and plenty of water.
We will be meeting at the Boulder River Trailhead on National Forest Road 2010 off State Route 530 NE (the spot that shows up on Google Maps may not be exact; simply follow NF Road 2010 until you see the trailhead).
Please note you will need a Northwest Forest Pass or equivalent public lands pass to park at the trailhead.
The purpose of this outing is to support the Sierra Club's mission. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to join us, yet we highly encourage you to show your support. For more information about becoming a member of the Sierra Club, please click here.
Questions? Contact the leader listed on the registration page.
4 attendees
Pine and Cedar Lakes Hike
Pine and Cedar Lakes Trail, Bellingham, WA, USTo attend this event, click here to register and obtain detailed information.
Join the Mount Baker Group of the Sierra Club for a hike up the popular Pine and Cedar Lakes Trail. We'll follow the steep but rewarding path up Chuckanut Mountain and through dense forest as we keep an eye out for plants, animals, fungi, and other nature. At the end, we'll have a chance to explore the edges of two of Chuckanut's iconic lakes. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
This is an approximately 5-mile round trip, out-and-back trail that involves about 1,500 feet of elevation gain and is rated by All Trails as hard. Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a packed lunch, and plenty of water.
We will meet at the Pine and Cedar Lakes Trailhead off Old Samish Road.
The purpose of this outing is to support the Sierra Club's mission. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to join us, yet we highly encourage you to show your support. For more information about becoming a member of the Sierra Club, please click here.
Questions? Contact the leader listed on the registration page.
1 attendee
Chain Lakes Hike
Chain Lakes Trailhead, 48.8632, -121.6793, SR 542, Heather Meadows, Glacier, WA, USTo attend this event, click here to register and obtain detailed information.
Join us for a day hike into Mount Baker Wilderness on the Chain Lakes Loop Trail, and take in stunning views of the North Cascades as we traverse through an alpine environment. We will make plenty of stops to admire the scenery and any interesting plants and animals we encounter along the way. We'll also pause for a conversation about local opportunities to take action on behalf of wild places.
This trail is rated as moderately challenging by All Trails based on the distance and elevation gain involved--but do be aware there are some steep and exposed sections. Total elevation gain is about 1,800 feet, and length is 6.2 miles. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a packed lunch and plenty of water for this hike.
We will meet at 10:00am at the Chain Lakes Trailhead at Artist Point. Please note you will need a Northwest Forest Pass or equivalent public lands pass to park.
The purpose of this outing is to support the Sierra Club's mission. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to join us, yet we highly encourage you to show your support. For more information about becoming a member of the Sierra Club, please click here.
Questions? Contact the leader listed on the registration page.
1 attendee
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