Hemlock Trail

Difficulty	Distance	Steps	Elevation Gain
More Difficult	2.7 Miles One-way	7,503 est.	1,144

Steps are estimated from the hike distance and a difficulty-based stride length.

Formula: distance in miles × 5,280 feet ÷ stride length

Stride length is adjusted because tougher trails usually shorten each step:

Difficulty	Stride length
Unknown	2.2 ft
Accessible	2.3 ft
Easy	2.6 ft
Moderate	2.1 ft
Difficult	2.0 ft
More Difficult	1.9 ft
Strenuous	1.8 ft

The result is rounded to the nearest whole step and shown as an estimate.

Destination

Junction with Pine & Cedar Lakes Trail

Notes

The Hemlock Trail, accessible from the North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead and Arroyo Park, connects to Lost Lake, Pine, and Cedar Lakes trails. It offers views of waterfalls, mountains, Bellingham Bay, and the San Juan Islands.

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Safety Tip

Horses On the Trail?

Horses can be startled easily, so it’s important to make your presence known when approaching stock. Stand on the lower side of the trail to avoid startling them.