Whatcom Falls Park

1700 Silver Beach Road,Bellingham WA 98229

20 November, 2022

Description

Meet at Whatcom Falls Park parking by fish hatchery, Silver Beach Road Let’s explore Whatcom Falls Park. We’ll start in the parking lot, and make our way through a wooded section to Derby Pond. There should be opportunities for various viewings there. We’ll continue up the trail that will lead to the wetlands adjacent to Scudder Pond on the NW side with a possible short side trip to view the old trestle. After spending some time in the wetlands area, if time permits, we will work our way over to Scudder Pond. The loop continues back along Whatcom Falls Creek and eventually to our starting point. Of course, no trip would be complete without a view of the old stone bridge built by WPA to view the falls. There are bathrooms available. We will be walking mostly on gravel paths although some of the forest paths have uneven ground. There will be very minimal elevation gain. If we make our way to Scudder Pond, viewing from Electric Avenue, we would need to be careful since the viewing area is right next to the road where there are no sidewalks. November 20 Time: 8:30 a.m. Trip Leaders: Joan Sauber & Bob Stocco Registration Required Trip Limit: 12 North Cascades Audubon Society follows all local, state, and federal laws regarding COVID-19. As of March 18, 2022 Washington State does not require face coverings or vaccination for NCAS activities. The following guidelines are provided for your information from the Washington State Department of Health: Masks are no longer required in many places, individuals may want to continue to wear a mask for added protection against COVID-19, including those who are immunocompromised, those living with someone immunocompromised, or simply those who may just feel safer wearing a mask. Everyone should assess their own personal risk when making this decision. Additionally, everyone should continue to use COVID-19 prevention measures such as staying up to date on vaccination, handwashing, testing, and staying home when you’re sick.