What we’re about
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.
For information about the Sierra Club Mount Baker Group, please visit our website
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, winter outings, with proper planning, can provide a wonderful opportunity to unplug for a mindful hiking adventure. Leave No Trace offers an insightful and informative video for Walking Through Winter.
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.
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.
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. The Sierra Club prohibits any form of inappropriate, bullying, harassing, or other discriminatory behavior (“inappropriate behavior”). Also, no one's participation should be questioned on the basis of their gender preference and/or sexual orientation. All people who lead and participate in Sierra Club outings have the right to be treated appropriately. For a description of ways inappropriate behavior might manifest, please click here.
Animals (other than trained service animals) are prohibited on outings unless a specific announcement that animals are allowed is included in the trip write-up, e.g. the outing is "canine-friendly", "dogs are welcome". Persons with disabilities who depend on their trained service animal are welcome on Sierra Club trips and activities as long as they contact the organization/leader in advance. The organizer/leader will consider the safety of the group and any land agency restrictions. (Note that the Sierra Club and most public spaces comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)). Service animals with or without vests are allowed on any public land even if posted signs say "no dogs." Be aware of the rules, including the limited questions you can ask, and avoid denying someone the ability to join the outing. Here is an ADA FAQ on service animals.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Stimpson Family Nature Reserve OutingStimpson Family Nature Reserve, Bellingham, WA
To attend, click here to register and to obtain detailed information.
Join us for a leisurely paced, easy hike (approximately 3 miles, 350 feet gain) in this mature Lake Whatcom watershed forest. We will walk through the quiet of a towering forest, over streams and past ponds. There is potential to see a wide variety of animals, mature trees, ferns, mosses and fungi. This beautiful forest reserve is the result of the generous private gift, plus collaboration of various community partnerships and public entities.
We will meet at the trailhead.
Address: Stimpson Family Nature Reserve, 2076 Lake Louise Road, Bellingham WA 98229
Transportation to the trailhead is available via bus, see WTA's Route Map and Bus Tracker.
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.
- Whatcom Falls Park Winter WalkWhatcom Falls Park, Bellingham, WA
To attend, click here to register and to obtain detailed information.
Let's unplug and enjoy the beauty of winter! Join us on this leisurely paced, easy hike (3 miles RT, 50 ft elevation gain) along Whatcom Creek, through Whatcom Falls Park to Bloedel Donovan Park, and back to the historic stone bridge to view the beautiful main falls of Whatcom Creek. We will meet at the trailhead near the parking lot at 1:00pm.
Two single stall, non-gender-specific restrooms are located near the parking lot.
Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
