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Best Hiking Trails in Whatcom County

🌲 Love to hike? Looking for your next favorite trail? 🌄 Join us this Thursday, May 1, from 7:00–8:30 PM for an inspiring evening with Ken Wilcox—local trail expert and author of many of the guidebooks you’ve seen around town. 

Ken will lead us through Whatcom County’s best hiking trails, from popular favorites to lesser-known gems. Expect trail tips, local insights, and a fresh perspective on the diverse landscapes that make this region so special. 

📚 Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just getting started, this is your chance to learn from one of the area’s most trusted voices in outdoor recreation.

Starts: May 01, 2025

Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Admission: Free!

Location: Backcountry Essentials
1417 North State St., Bellingham, WA 98225

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Contact Person: Tim Lord

Phone: 360-543-5678

Email: info@backcountryessentials.net

        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
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