About: Join 52 Hike Challenge Washington Chapter on a 6.2 mile loop made up of several well signed trails on Blanchard Mountain in the Chuckanuts. The trail offers that other-world ancientness with its dark forests, moss and house-sized boulders. It makes a good year-round hike, with a route that passes by waterfalls, swamps, two lakes, wildlife activity, old growth and evidence of logging operations from the nineteenth century.
While we are hiking a 6.2 mile loop, there are options of taking side trails for views of the Salish Sea, San Juan Islands and Mt Baker on a clear day. Elevation gain is approximately 1600 feet.
Location: From I-5, take exit 240 (Alger) and head west on Lake Samish Road. Take the first left onto Barrel Springs Road and travel 0.6 mile, to where there is a sign reading “Blanchard Forest Block”. Turn right on the dirt road and travel another 1.7 miles to a sign for “Samish Overlook”. Turn left and pass through the yellow gate (open one hour before sunrise to one hour past sunset) and continue 2.2 miles to the Samish Overlook Day Use Area.
Parking and Permits: Discover Pass is required.
Essentials: Please bring your 10 Essentials, 2 liters of water, layers, sun protection, etc. You can expect to get your feet wet, so wear waterproof shoes or bring extra socks
Waiver: Everyone participating must sign and return the 52 Hike Challenge liability waiver which can be e-signed upon reservation. https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/r5MfcL8UXT1457541699
Conditions for Cancellation:
(High wind, lightning, flooding, reported avalanche danger, etc.) If a hike must be canceled, one of the hike leaders will attempt to contact anyone signed up by 3pm the day before the ride.
If you are unable to attend the hike, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible to give others the opportunity to join the fun! If you have to cancel the day prior to the hike, please email one of the below ride leaders.
DISCLAIMER: By attending this event or any event hosted by 52 Hike Challenge you are releasing liability and confirming that you understand hiking, backpacking, running, trail running etc. are inherently dangerous activities. 52 Hike Challenge, volunteers, leaders, sponsors and their associates do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents and or damage to personalproperty. Please prepare accordingly. With RSVP, all attendees consent toreceiving email communications, and being photographed & recorded on video for marketing purposes.
Looking forward to seeing you! Please contact Leslie at leslie.morgan@comcast.net, Lori at lorisussman@comcast.net, or Crystal at crystal907@gmail.com with any questions.
Happy Hiking!
Leslie, Lori, and Crystal
