Stimpson Nature Preserve

Enjoyed hiking through this preserve today. Well maintained, open parking area with bathroom facilities. Great for all skill levels. Some signage, around the loop, follow arrows painted to stay on the right trail.

I love this trail and have hiked it in all seasons! It can showcase any weather! In the rain the moss hangs heavy and intensely green! In snow, it’s a wonderland, and in spring it’s perfect to begin your hiking season with its gentle ups and downs! In summer, it will keep you cool even in intense heat!

Beautiful sites and fairly hard to get lost. Great for everyone!

Best example of Northwest Rain Forest.
A must for anyone visiting or new to Bellingham. The short uphills and frequent bends make it an interesting run too.

Great trail for a quick experience in the beautiful PNW wilderness. Hiked with a friend both of us wearing babies. Almost brought my tot but glad I didn't. It might have been too hard for him and there was some spots with stinging nettle on the trail. Nothing too crazy just something to be mindful of if you bring kids with you.

Simple but really pretty trail. Good place to go if you need to unplug but don't have a whole day free

Great place for an evening run. Wipe away the strain on the brain before returning home for the evening.

fun trail

It was just so peaceful and a well maintained trail! I didnt realize I couldnt bring my dog until
i read someone's review! Oops. Ive brought him several times and wasnt aware.

This area doesn't allow dogs. As a local with a dog, that's super frustrating and unfair.

Beautiful. My newest favorite trail in Whatcom County.

Beautiful, very well tended trail. Cleaned out well so it is a pretty easy hike with some minor ups and downs throughout (not just flat). Also not crazy busy which is nice.

Great hike - I was pressed for time so couldn't finish the loop however was really pretty and green. Fairly easy to get to with very little elevation. Although rained all day - trail was in good shape

Great for kids!

nice little hike with my workmate.

Great trail when it's super hot out.

Gorgeous trail. Walked the pond loop and the normal loop. The scenery is an amazing forest view. The trail is a little narrow at times, but very well maintained.

Lovely Sunday afternoon hike. Restrooms. Easy parking access to trailhead.

This trail is beautiful! Mossy, marshy rain forest with some elevation to keep your heart pumping. We liked the unexpected views and its well kept consistency.

Great easy trail. I am not in shape and I found this trail to provide enough challenge that I felt that it was worth it, but I never felt like it was very difficult. There is a little elevation gain, but nothing too strenuous. It would be great for trail running. The sign at the trailhead says there are are no dogs allowed.

We did this with a scout group of 11 kids & it was perfect. Not over crowded or too strenuous.

Great trail short and sweet

This is a nice trail! Not strenuous at all. No dogs welcome so be aware!

Cool trail! I was hoping to be attacked by the Owls like the last guy claimed, but that did not happen. This trail is easy to navigate and a fun hour hike.

a great little day hike...not too hard and plenty to look at

Very nice easy Sunday hike

I love this trail, however I was attacked by two owls on it last night.

They chased me for 5~10 minutes over about a half mile.

At first I ducked punch at their feet. Then I picked up a stick and was able to duck, run and fend them off.

They were big and silent when in flight. it was pretty scary. got my heart rate up anyway.

at the end they let up and I was able to get one of the last dive bombs on video (kind of, tough to hold a camera while swinging a stick left handed while dropping in to a squatting position).

http://i.imgur.com/Wek7roZ.gif

Great trail system with several options to extend your distance

Great trail for beginners and running. Living just down the road from here and my first time to hike it. I regret waiting this long.