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Summary: The trail winds a little less than a mile through forest to Damfino Lakes. They are small but surrounded by thick blueberry bushes. Wind gently uphill again about a mile until you reach open meadows. The scenery is particularly beautiful in the fall when blueberry bushes turn the slopes a firey red and colorful in summer with masses of wildflowers. Continue up the well maintained trail until you reach the junction to High Divide or Excelsior Trail. Keep to the first left up Excelsior Mountain for 360 degree views which include Mt. Shuksan and Mt. Baker to the south and the Canadian Cascades to the north. If you do a car shuttle, you can continue on the Excelsior Pass Trail 4.2 miles back to Hwy 542. Trailhead: From Bellingham, go east on Hwy 542/Mt. Baker Highway 31 miles to the town of Glacier.Go another 2 miles past the Glacier Public Service Center and turn left on Canyon Creek Road/Forest Service Road 31. Drive 15.6 miles to the trailhead. There are 3 trailheads, take the trail to Damfino Lakes. (Lat:48.95891 Lon:-121.80685) Trail Guides for Damfino Lakes Trail: Pacific Northwest Hiking by Ron C. Judd & Dan A. Nelson (Foghorn Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: Glacier Public Service Center, Glacier, WA (360) 599-2714 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Robbie Hochreiter, who has posted 24 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Sharon on 8/29/2008 This is an excellent day hike! Not too hard, not too easy and very rewarding views along the ridge. (see our photos at: http://mom.floft.net/index.php?id=89) We wandered along the ridge for a couple miles, enraptured with the endless views of surrounding ridges, valleys, and snow-capped peaks. The flowers were at their peak and we look forward to returning in the fall for a totally different experience when the foliage turns red and gold. 
Reviewed by stanya on 9/30/2005 Old Faithful. The ridge at the end is great for taking pictures. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Washington Hiking, Washington Trails, Washington Hikes, Whatcom County Hiking, Whatcom County Trails, Whatcom County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||