What we’re about
This Meetup is led by volunteers of the Sierra Club Mount Baker Group that serves members and friends in Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan Counties. We love the outdoors and we'd like to have you join our activities in the forests, shores, in our parks, and anywhere else we plan interesting hikes, walks and overnight camping trips.
For information about the Sierra Club Mount Baker Group, please visit our website
The purpose of this outing is to support the Sierra Club's mission. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to join us, yet we highly encourage you to show your support. For more information about becoming a member of the Sierra Club, please click here.
We strive to have minimum impact on the environment during our outings, as we follow the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace. Whether you are in the wilderness or a local park, outings, with proper planning, can provide a wonderful opportunity to unplug for a mindful hiking adventure.
Whatever type of trip you are planning, take items with you (the "Ten Essentials") that you cannot improvise so easily in the field and will go a long way towards ensuring a safe and rewarding experience.
Limited trailhead parking can be frustrating. Be kind to yourself and the environment by considering public transportation. To see if the trailhead may be available via bus, please check out WTA's Bus Tracker.
Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We seek to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants on our outings. Sierra Club's Outings Programs insist on a safe space agreement among participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting these phenomenal spaces, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don't want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. Our space is to be a safe space, no matter your sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, or language. The Sierra Club prohibits any form of inappropriate, bullying, harassing, or other discriminatory behavior (“inappropriate behavior”). All people who lead and participate in Sierra Club outings have the right to be treated appropriately. For a description of ways inappropriate behavior might manifest, please click here.
Generally, pet dogs are only allowed if the write-up includes language specifically welcoming them. If you need to bring a service animal on an outing, contact leader prior to trip date.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Lake Serene Trail HikeBridal veil falls trailhead, Gold Bar, WA
To attend this event, click here to register and obtain detailed information.
Come with the Mount Baker Sierra Club for a hike to the exquisitely beautiful Lake Serene. As if the alpine lake at the end weren’t enough to make this a route that’s well worth the effort, we’ll pass spectacular waterfalls and hike among old-growth trees on our way to the top. We will pause frequently to admire the views and whatever plants, animals, and fungi we come across. As we progress, the lowland forest will slowly be replaced with a subalpine habitat dominated by species like Pacific silver fir and Sitka alder.
We will meet at the Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Trailhead.
The purpose of this outing is to support the Sierra Club's mission. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to join us, yet we highly encourage you to show your support. For more information about becoming a member of the Sierra Club, please click here.
Questions? Contact the leader listed on the registration page.
