Squires Lake Trail is a 1.4 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Bellingham, Washington that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and horses and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
hiking
horseback riding
trail running
walking
forest
lake
river
wild flowers
wildlife
Directions Take I-5 to exit 242 and drive east 3/4 of a mile to the trailhead and parking area.
Easy morning walk on an uncrowned trail.
Natalie H.
Pretty little Lake loop
During the hike it was a bit snowy and slippery but beautiful. Would do it again.
Super easy, good for a quick run! Took my 12 week old puppy up with no problem!
Fun!
Fun trail! A bit steep at the beginning but the views around the lake are nice. Need a hike in under an hour? This may be it!
Steady incline, quick hike , watch out for loose soil. Many walking sticks leaned up against trail signat beginning of trail.
Beautiful place for a short hike with kids or someone who can't go too far. The benches around the lake are placed in perfect spots to rest.
Fun quick hike :)
so so.
super easy, a great trial to try.. has amazing views of the lake
Nice quick hike with quite lake
Nice easy hike that leads to other trails. Information boards that give a history of the lake. Benches placed along the edge to sit and ponder if desired.
Scott and Shelley G.
We enjoyed this walk easy and not to hard.
Good trail for small children
Steep at various locations, but well worth the effort. Trails are good clear paths.
short and sweet, beautiful views but great for kids!
good easy hike with a 6 and 4 year old. beautiful scenery as well.
easy stroll to an uncommon beautiful lake.
It's a beautiful area. The hike was nice. Well maintained trail with adjoining trails if you want to do more.
Pretty boring hike if you like a little challenge. If you like an easy afternoon walk this is the hike for you.
It was a very nice short hike. The pond was full of frogs and you could hear them all day. Just right for kids and someone who is new to hiking
Karrie M.
Perfect first hike. Loved the benches by the Lake.
Great little hike. Saw lots of wildlife.
A nice hike with great views.
Easy trail with a couple side loops to add if you want. This was our 3rd hike and we used it as a walk after breakfast just to stretch our legs and burn off some food. Lake was glass smooth. I will attempt to upload a photo or two.
A nice little mid-week hike. Most of the elevation gain is in the first 1/3 mile. Then your looking at a nice view of the lake. The trail loops around the lake, providing several nice views, areas to relax and even a few benches along the way. There was a solo fisherman out on the lake. Beginning blooms of the bleeding hearts and lots of skunk cabbage in full bloom.
Nice loop around the lake. I went counter clockwise. Areas to explore and some good spots for sitting and observing nature. I went on a drizzly day and had it all to myself! Kids will enjoy the beaver ponds.
I really enjoy this hike. I take my dog along with me. I don't let her go off leash except to chase stick in the pond. Many people don't leash their dogs on this hike so if you have your dog please leash up when another dog approaches. I've never had a problem with other dogs but it only takes one mean dog.....
Did this hike with kids. Fairly steep for the first half mile to the lake. Then not too steep around the lake but expected more views. Not too bad.