Distance: 3.2 Mi
Elevation Gain: 807 feet
2026 Trail Challenge Starts Now!
Let’s hit the trails! From now through October 1, 2026, complete 8 out of 10 hikes from one of our challenge lists and you’ll be entered to win some awesome prizes. To participate, post a photo from each hike on Instagram with the hashtag #BCETrailChallenge2025 — that’s your ticket into the raffle when the challenge wraps up!
You can choose from two hike options:
Challenge Hikes – a mix of classic and adventurous trails.
Accessible Hikes – scenic routes that are welcoming to a wider range of abilities.
Pick your path, enjoy the journey, and don’t forget to share your trail moments. Let’s make this your best hiking season yet!
Happy Hiking!
Challenge Trails
Sumas Mountain Gold Mine Trail (Everson area)
Ozette Triangle Trail (Olympic Natl Park)
Distance: 9.4 Mi
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Lummi Peak Trail (Lummi Island)
Distance: 6.3 Mi
Elevation Gain: 1.476 feet
Diablo Lake Trail (North Cascades)
Distance: 7.4 Mi
Elevation Gain: 1,519 feet
Pyramid Lake Trail (North Cascades)
Distance: 4 Mi
Elevation Gain: 1,486 feet
Excelsior Pass Trail (542)
Distance: 8.5 Mi
Elevation Gain: 3,540 feet
Welcome Pass Via High Divide Trail (542)
Distance: 4.7 Mi
Elevation Gain: 2,746 feet
Fragrance Lake Trail (local)
Distance: 4.4 Mi
Elevation Gain: 1,062 feet
Cedar Lake Loop (local)
Distance: 4.5 Mi
Elevation Gain: 1,738 feet
Lookout Mtn Forest Preserve (local)
Distance: 4.5 Mi
Elevation Gain: 1,066 feet
Accessible Trails
Deception Pass Sand Dune Trail
Distance: .8 mi
Elevation Gain: 26 ft
Hertz Trail
Distance: 6.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Point Whitehorn Trail
Distance: 1.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 192 ft
Otto Preserve Loop Trail
Distance: 2.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 150 ft
Skagit River Loop Trail
Distance: 1.7 Mi
Elevation Gain: 91 feet
Rock Shelter Trail
Distance: 2.1 Mi
Elevation Gain: 137 feet
Stimpson Main Loop
Distance: 3.1 Mi
Elevation Gain: 347 feet
Samish Crest Trail
Distance: 3.6 Mi
Elevation Gain: 490 feet
Clayton Beach Trail
Distance: 1.4 Mi
Elevation Gain: 170 feet
Padilla Bay
Distance: 4.4 Mi
Elevation Gain: 30 feet
Here are some useful links that can help you plan your next trip up to the mountains or into the wilderness. Check the upcoming weather forecast, avalanche conditions or what the most recent trail report says. Know before you go!
Mountain Weather (Baker)
Avalanche Conditions
Trail Reports
