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Summary: This is an excellent work-out/conditioning trail and can be hiked year-round. The trail starts out on an old logging road. It ascends 1000 feet in the first mile. Pay attention to your route as there are lots of trails in the area and is easy to get lost on your way back out. There is a trail around Cedar Lake and campsites around both lakes. Fishing is allowed. Trailhead: From I-5 in Bellingham, take the Fairhaven exit and go west. Turn left on 12th St and follow the Chuckanut Drive (SR 11) and go south 1.3 miles and turn left on Old Samish Hwy. The trailhead will be on the right in about 2 miles. Be aware that there have been reports of vehicle break-ins here as it is close to the city. (Lat:48.6912 Lon:-122.45254) Trail Guides for Pine and Cedar Lakes: Hiking Whatcom County by Ken Wilcox (NW Wild Books) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Whatcom County Parks, (360)733-2900 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 chau on 8/7/2008 Close enough to downtown Bellingham so that you dont have spend much on gas getting to the trailhead (or better yet, you can bike out there). Fairly steep climb immediately after you leave the parking lot but levels out just when you need it to. Nice view of Baker at the very top. Lots of little annoying black flies in August. Bring an all natural bug repellent if you think you might be bothered.
Reviewed by Viewer on 12/28/2007 Great "close to town" hike. Friends and I use it to get in shape for bigger hikes and mountaineering. I personally like it the best in the winter when you want to find some snow. We make an effort every year to hike up in the night during a snow storm. It's a blast! Planning on heading up tomorrow 12/29/2007 for a snow party at the lake :) JCL 
Reviewed by Jeff on 7/12/2007 Very steep first mile but on a well maintained trail. The hike is through the forest which is nice on a hot day. The vista point trail part of the way around Cedar Lake is steep and not well marked but the trail is fairly easy to follow. The viewpoint at the end on a rock is a good place for a picnic. It is just a short walk from Cedar to Pine Lake. This is a good hike to prepare yourself for longer, steeper hikes. I probably won't hike again because there are so many, many other hikes available in this area. It was well worth the time and effort.
Reviewed by Bianca on 4/30/2007 We took this trail to get to Raptor Ridge, which I thought was VERY worth it. We only visited Cedar Lake because by the time we got around to it, we were really tired! its early in the season and the bugs were already annoying.
Reviewed by bryce on 8/15/2006 awesome short but close to town hike, good workout, love the burn as i grind up the steep sections, beautiful partial view of the san juans and an alright view of mt.baker and the twins... the lakes are peaceful and definately worth the effort. tranquility abounds at the top, but u sweat for it... no joke. pack water and an energy bar or two (cliff) hint hint. laughs, and yep, mosquitos attack'd in swarms once we top'd out. bring deet and lather it on thick! could just be the time of year... i dunno. definately recommend this hike, one step at a time, we'll make it to the top!
Reviewed by Craig and Erin on 5/14/2006 The hike is strenuous, but you are rewarded with excellent scenery at both lakes. We fished at Cedar Lake for a few hours with no luck. The hike from Cedar to Pine Lake feels easy compared to the trip up. Pine lake is larger than Cedar, and it is much more difficult to circle the lake, but there are paths. Fishing seems OK at Pine, I cast out and within a few minutes had a bite - good luck finding a spot though.
Reviewed by nik on 3/14/2005 When I hiked this trail i was a begginer. It was very steep and hard to hike. THe lakes are nice when you get there. Fishing was fun but didnt catch anything.
Reviewed by Beyonce on 3/14/2005 One of my favorites in the area, a good work out that pays off with the views, I highly recommend it. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
