About us
Welcome to the Northwest Hikers 55 Plus website.
FYI: This is a “meetup group”, NOT the “meetup+” which requires a paid subscription, and additional benefits.
Here is the difference between the two: https://www.meetup.com/.blog/new-to-meetup-plus-October-2024/
Our leadership team is made up of volunteers who enjoy experiencing the great scenery the Pacific Northwest region has to offer. We invite like-minded novice or experienced hikers who are ages 55 and up to join us when they can.
To enjoy our surroundings as well as allow for visiting with our fellow hikers, WE SET A SOCIAL PACE and stay with the group.
To become a MEMBER, first, request to join on our website, second, follow the instructions that are sent to you which will include some of the requirements below. You remain in PENDING until further notice.
1. A CLEAR recent picture of yourself without sunglasses is required so we can recognize you on our hikes; your first real name and last name initial.
NOTE: “translucent sunglasses” are acceptable if face is clearly recognizable.
2. An annual WAIVER: Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization form with a handwritten signature.
3. An annual $10 fee which covers the $389.48 Meet up website expenses, donation to WTA and Northwest Avalanche Center, and annual picnic.
When both waiver and fee are received, the symbol @ and the year goes on your profile, ex:@26. This symbol signifies you are an official member, and can rsvp on hikes and attend its events.
THANK YOU,
Northwest Hikers 55 Plus team
Upcoming events
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Lost Lake - Larrabee State Park
North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead, Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, WA, USThere are quite a few trails in the Larrabee State Park/Chuckanut Mountain Park area and the North Chuckanut Mountain trailhead parking lot is easy to get to on good roads. This hike is basically on lowland forest trails with the destination being the rather scenic Lost Lake (which isn’t actually lost). The weather report is a little hard to nail down but expect at least some rain, not sure how much, and be prepared with your normal raingear kit. I don’t expect any snow to speak of but it probably wouldn’t hurt to toss your microspikes into your pack, just in case.
Let’s plan to be at the North Chuckanut Mountain trailhead (right off Chuckanut Drive) by 9:30 AM, ready to hike after that when we’re all geared up.
-Distance: 9.2 miles
-Elevation Gain: 1200 feet
-Pass required: Discover Pass
-WTA link: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/north-lost-lake-trail
-Trailhead privy: Unconfirmed. There may be a porta-potty but don’t know for sure. Best to bring your own TP in any case.5 attendees
Past events
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