Whatcom Hikers

WHAT WE DO

The Whatcom County Mens Hikers meet (see "Where to Meet") Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 0830 and walk somewhere in or near the city. We also organize longer hikes into the mountain "high country" during the summer months, and easy snowshoe trips during the winter months. The group is loosely associated with the Newcomers Club of Whatcom County. You do not need to be a Newcomers member in order to participate, and there is nothing to join or no need to sign up to walk with us. Our hikes normally last 1-2 hours and cover 3-6 miles on well-marked trails of varying difficulty. You should not be concerned about your fitness level if you decide to participate as this is a non-competitive group. While some walkers may be out in front of the group, we never leave anyone behind.

For maps, books, and links to other information, see the "Resources" page.

Women hikers: The Newcomers Club women's walking group is more organized -- and better looking -- than our group.

All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking. Friedrich Nietzsche

SCHEDULE

June 30 - Monday - Rotary Parking lot to Arroyo.

July 2 - Wednesday - Clayton Beach - Up or flat. Meet Clayton Beach parking lot.

Out of town hike: Sauk Mt. or Hannegan Pass. Meet Food Pavilion, Old Fairhaven Parkway at 0800.

July 4 - Friday - Fairhaven Two Bakery Walk. Meet Fairhaven Green.

July 7 - Monday - Fragrance Lake from lower gate on Cleator Road. Limited parking at trailhead, meet Fairhaven Green.

July 9 - Wednesday - North Lake Whatcom - Flat or up.

Out of town hike: Stawamus Chief. Meet Fairhaven Green at 0715, bring passport and Nexus card.

July 11 - Friday - Stimpson Nature Preserve.

July 14 - Monday - Blanchard Mountain Overlook. Meet Fairhaven Green for car pool.

July 16 - Wednesday - Arboreteum via Connelly Creek from Rotary parking lot.

Out of town hike: Bowen Island. Meet Fairhaven Green at 0715, bring passport and Nexus card.

July 18 - Friday Fragrance Lake. Meet Clayton Beach parking lot.

July 21 - Monday - Hemlock/Salal. Meet North Chuckanut parking lot.

July 23 - Wednesday - Whatcom Falls. Meet at Barkley Starbucks.

July 25 - Friday - Lake Padden. Meet at tennis courts.

July 28 - Monday - Washington Park in Anacortes. Meet Fairhaven Green.

July 30 - Wednesday - Fairhaven to downtown for coffee and pastry. Meet Fairhaven Green.

Aug 1 - Friday - Marine Park to Arroyo.

Perhaps truth depends on a walk around the lake. Wallace Stevens

WHO WE ARE

We are the few, the strong, the weak of mind. We drink coffee and eat pastry in lieu of performing household chores. While the women don't always find us handsome, they always find us handy.

WHAT TO BRING

No special equipment is required to participate in our walks, which cover generally well-maintained trails. Many hikers keep an assortment of clothing in their cars to accommodate changing weather conditions. Things you might want to consider bringing (see also "10 Essentials"):

1. Hiking shoes or boots

2. Rain gear

3. Fleece or other warm layer

4. Hat and/or sunscreen

5. Water

6. Food or snack (longer hikes only)

7. Hiking poles (useful, not required)

8. Binoculars

9. Sunglasses

10. Camera (scenic and beach walks)

Bellingham, Washington
Updated Friday, July 04, 2008 4:53 PM

Mostly Cloudy

68°F

High: 66°F
Low: 55°F
Wind: 8 mph
Humidity: 63%

Saturday
65° / 52°

Sunday
67° / 51°

Monday
71° / 52°

Tuesday
72° / 53°

MSN Weather

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WHAT'S NEW

Stawamus Chief (new hike) added for July 9. Bowen Island outing postponed until July 16 (from July 11). Other out of town hikes to be determined. All out of town hikes dependent upon weather!

Last updated June 29, 2008 06:55:18

In the morning a man walks with his whole body; in the evening, only with his legs. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Whatcom County Mens Hikers

"Thoughts come clearly while one walks." Thomas Mann