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SaveBlanchard State Forest
Check out the trail map for Blanchard State Forest here. Click here for a map of other recreation opportunities in Whatcom County.
Samish Overlook
At an elevation of 1,300 feet, Samish Overlook offers stunning views of the San Juan Islands and Skagit Valley. Watch hang gliders and paragliders launch from this site, or access the Blanchard Forest through this trail system. Trailhead facilities include benches and a vault toilet.
Large vehicles are limited to 25-feet in length.
Day use only. Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Directions: Take exit 240 from I-5 north. Turn left on Samish Lake Road. Go .5 miles and turn left on Barrel Springs Road. Go .6 miles and turn right on DNR Road. Go .6 miles to Lower Trailhead Drive. Get directions.
Blanchard Forest Lower
The Lower Trailhead trail, which serves as the southern entrance to Chuckanut Mountains, has wide switchbacks that connect with the Upper Trailhead.
Directions: Start at I-5 exit 240. Go north on Samish Lake Road for .5 miles. Turn left on Barrel Springs Road. Go one mile. Turn right on B-1000 Road. Go 1 mile to trailhead. Get directions.
Blanchard Forest Upper
Blanchard Upper Trailhead provides the main access for non-motorized recreation use in the southern portion of the Chuckanut Mountains. Trails provide views of Samish Bay, the San Juan Islands and pristine forest lakes.
Trailhead provides access to backcountry campsites at Lily Lake Campground and Lizard Lake Campground.
No toilets available at Lily and Lizard campgrounds.
No garbage service at Lily and Lizard campground. Practice leave no trace principles and pack out what you pack in.
Camping is limited to established campsites only for a maximum of 7 days in a 30-day period.
Directions: From Blanchard State Forest - Lower Trailhead. Continue on B-1000 Road for one mile. Stay right on B-1000 Road for .2 mile to site on the right. Get directions.
Check out the trail map for Blanchard State Forest here. Click here for a map of other recreation opportunities in Whatcom County.
Samish Overlook
At an elevation of 1,300 feet, Samish Overlook offers stunning views of the San Juan Islands and Skagit Valley. Watch hang gliders and paragliders launch from this site, or access the Blanchard Forest through this trail system. Trailhead facilities include benches and a vault toilet.
Large vehicles are limited to 25-feet in length.
Day use only. Open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Directions: Take exit 240 from I-5 north. Turn left on Samish Lake Road. Go .5 miles and turn left on Barrel Springs Road. Go .6 miles and turn right on DNR Road. Go .6 miles to Lower Trailhead Drive. Get directions.
Blanchard Forest Lower
The Lower Trailhead trail, which serves as the southern entrance to Chuckanut Mountains, has wide switchbacks that connect with the Upper Trailhead.
Directions: Start at I-5 exit 240. Go north on Samish Lake Road for .5 miles. Turn left on Barrel Springs Road. Go one mile. Turn right on B-1000 Road. Go 1 mile to trailhead. Get directions.
Blanchard Forest Upper
Blanchard Upper Trailhead provides the main access for non-motorized recreation use in the southern portion of the Chuckanut Mountains. Trails provide views of Samish Bay, the San Juan Islands and pristine forest lakes.
Trailhead provides access to backcountry campsites at Lily Lake Campground and Lizard Lake Campground.
No toilets available at Lily and Lizard campgrounds.
No garbage service at Lily and Lizard campground. Practice leave no trace principles and pack out what you pack in.
Camping is limited to established campsites only for a maximum of 7 days in a 30-day period.
Directions: From Blanchard State Forest - Lower Trailhead. Continue on B-1000 Road for one mile. Stay right on B-1000 Road for .2 mile to site on the right. Get directions.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
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Land Status: State Forest
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- Mountain Bike
25 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Hike
28 trails
- Trail Running
28 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 22, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 29
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 26
- Trails Hike
- 28
- Trails Trail Running
- 28
- Total Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,408 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,911 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,290 ft
- Reports
- 623
- Photos
- 179
- Ridden Counter
- 14,565
Popular Blanchard Mountain Mountain Biking Trails
• 70 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 14 ft • 626 •
Rick Rolled, aka has opened as a legal DNR approved public trail. Props to the builders and to the DNR!
• 60 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 2 ft • 624 •
Not a mountain bike specific trail but still a fast, and occasionally technical descent towards the moto trails and Lake Samish. Long, root, curvy and occasionally steep.
• 60 ★ 4.5 • 3,507 ft • 116 ft • 496 •
If you make it up the Lily, Lizard Lakes trail you need to add this fairly easy loop. Some great woods and if you take the hike to the North Butte lookout, the views from here are breathtaking. There are also several camping sites...
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 4,357 ft • 34 ft • 460 •
This trail is optional, but if you choose to start at the bottom then you get to enjoy this fun mile of single track.
• 50 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 81 ft • 438 •
This trail is from the upper parking lot of Blanchard mountain. It is a great climb and super fun on the way down. It is a multi use trail so in the summer you do come across some horse droppings.
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 3 ft • 412 •
Not a mountain bike specific trail. flat at the top and gets faster and techier as it descends. Lots of fast flat corners and roots and rock scattered throughout. Fun natural feel.
• 55 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 252 ft • 350 •
is officially open to the public as a sanctioned double black diamond trail. Opened in year 2023! Very greasy in the wet, it rides much harder with rain. has many steep chutes and rock faces. This is a very “Canadian” double black!...
• 50 ★ 3.7 • 2,749 ft • 48 ft • 346 •
This little trail is strewn with some very tough rock riddles to solve, some awkward switchbacks and a tough climb going south. Only a very select group of riders will be able to clean this trail.
Blanchard Mountain Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.5 • 15 miles • 3,229 ft • 9 • Loop •
This is a nice loop that takes you over most of Blanchard mountain trails. Make sure to take the side trip...
7 miles • 1,798 ft • 4 • Loop •
A figure-8 mix of road and trail climbing, and flowing and technical downhill at Blanchard. Start with a...
★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 782 ft • 6 • Out & Back •
Blanchard Mountain Route from the Lower Trailhead to the Samish Overlook
Photos of Blanchard Mountain Mountain Bike
Videos of Blanchard Mountain Mountain Bike
trail: Alternate Incline
6:17 |
9 |
Jun 16, 2026
trail: Rick Rolled
2:03 |
202 |
Jan 8, 2024
trail: British Army
0:10 |
275 |
Oct 1, 2020
trail: British Army
3:00 |
8014 |
Jan 26, 2020
trail: Uno
4:12 |
133 |
Sep 26, 2016
trail: Dos
17:09 |
762 |
Aug 30, 2016
trail: Rick Rolled
6:39 |
34 |
May 1, 2026 , Bellingham
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![Rick Rolled || Blanchard Mountain, Bellingham WA]()
trail: Rick Rolled
10:55 |
152 |
Feb 16, 2026 , Bellingham
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DanLeaverton | wishlist | trail | activity #97794904 and 1 more | Jun 25, 2026 @ 2:55pm 20 hours |
| duyle | wishlist | trail | activity #97699770 | Jun 24, 2026 @ 8:30am 2 days |
| SumDood25 | wishlist | region | activity #97673451 | Jun 23, 2026 @ 8:56pm 3 days |
| Airwrecks | add | report | activity #97599422 | Jun 22, 2026 @ 7:18pm Jun 22, 2026 |
| scottwp333 | wishlist | route | activity #97559538 | Jun 22, 2026 @ 7:12am Jun 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Unbelievably great trail. Similar in spirit... | Jun 20, 2026 @ 5:09pm Jun 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | LOVED this trail! | Jun 14, 2026 @ 4:29pm Jun 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | Most insane trail I’ve ever rode. Similar... | May 2, 2026 @ 11:52pm May 2, 2026 | ||
| report | The trail is still intact. The logging was on... | Mar 8, 2026 @ 10:03am Mar 8, 2026 | ||
| report | Did anything need to be rebuilt, or is the... | Mar 7, 2026 @ 3:40pm Mar 7, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samish Park | 3 km | ||||
| Chuckanut Mountain | 10 | 13 | 8 | 3.8 km | |
| Lake Padden | 1 | 5 | 4.8 km | ||
| Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve | 2 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 5.1 km |
| Galbraith | 58 | 118 | 18 | 3 | 6.1 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 25 | 32 miles | 7,648 ft | 16 miles | 1,913 ft | #2,897 | #999 | 168 | 622 | 7 | 4,790 | |
| Hike | 28 | 32 miles | 5,994 ft | 16 miles | 1,831 ft | #2,327 | #881 | 11 | 582 | 2 | 1,629 | |
| Trail Running | 28 | 32 miles | 5,994 ft | 16 miles | 1,831 ft | #4,774 | #1,394 | 582 | 2 | 594 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Blanchard Mountain
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Blanchard Mountain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Blanchard Mountain are:
- The Horn (4.8/5)
- British Army (4.4/5)
- Rick Rolled (4.3/5)
- Lily, Lizard Lake Trail (4.3/5)
- Lily, Lizard Lake Loop (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Blanchard Mountain?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Blanchard Mountain are:
- July (60 activities)
- June (43 activities)
- September (38 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Blanchard Mountain?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Blanchard Mountain. The most popular parking spots are:
- Blanchard Mountain Upper Trailhead Parking Lot
- Blanchard Mountain Lower Parking Lot
- Blanchard Mountain Samish Overlook Parking Lot
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What is the longest trail in Blanchard Mountain?
The longest trail in Blanchard Mountain is Lily, Lizard Lake Trail at 4.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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