NOVEMBER 12:   EAST SHORE LAKE WHATCOM or CHANTERELLE TRAIL ON STEWART MTN  9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Chanterelle Trail This hike begins in the same area as the East Shore of Lake Whatcom hike but it goes uphill on trails to the Chanterelle Trail. 4.8 miles round trip with 1000 foot elevation gain. Difficulty: moderate. The East Shore of Lake Whatcom hike is a fairly level hike among trees beside the east shore of Lake Whatcom. 6.25 miles round trip, 270 ft total elevation gain.  Difficulty:  Easy .  For both hikes, meet at 9 AM at the Chuckanut Drive park-n-ride lot. This lot is in Burlington on the east side of I-5, off Exit 231 of I-5. Car pool according to which of the two hikes you plan to do. You may leave when all in your car are safely back to the trailhead.