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      Blanchard 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.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Land Status: State Forest
      Blanchard Mountain Samish Overlook Parking Lot google parking directions
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 15, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      42
      Trails Mountain Bike
      43
      Trails E-Bike
      10
      Trails Hike
      43
      Trails Trail Running
      43
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      41 miles
      Total Descent
      11,392 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,915 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,290 ft
      Reports
      499
      Photos
      134
      Ridden Counter
      12,502

      Photos of Blanchard Mountain Mountain Bike

      trail: The Horn
      48 |
      May 22, 2025 @ 9:43pm
      May 22, 2025
      trail: The Horn
      161 |
      Oct 13, 2024 @ 6:48pm
      Oct 13, 2024
      trail: The Horn
      299 |
      Sep 26, 2024 @ 3:57pm
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      trail: The Horn
      176 |
      Sep 26, 2024 @ 3:57pm
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      trail: The Horn
      210 |
      Sep 26, 2024 @ 3:57pm
      Sep 26, 2024
      trail: British Army
      356 |
      Jan 26, 2020 @ 5:36pm
      Jan 26, 2020
      trail: British Army
      532 |
      Jan 26, 2020 @ 5:36pm
      Jan 26, 2020
      trail: Oyster Dome
      706 |
      Aug 9, 2010 @ 8:50am
      Aug 9, 2010

      Videos of Blanchard Mountain Mountain Bike

      Blanchard Biking
      2:03 | 169 | Jan 8, 2024
      I'm terrible at jumps
      0:10 | 269 | Oct 1, 2020
      My Kona - Ian Schmitt
      3:00 | 7999 | Jan 26, 2020
      uno mas?

      4:12 | 131 | Sep 26, 2016
      El Resumen de las Enduro World Series con Iago...

      17:09 | 762 | Aug 30, 2016
      tres but the old line

      17:30 | 161 | May 4, 2012
      Mt. Seymour 2011 09 17
      24:13 | 611 | Sep 18, 2011
      BLANCHARD RAIN RIDE
      4:34 | 92 | Sep 2, 2024 , Bellingham

      Recent Trail Reports

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      The Horn
      Jun 15, 2025 @ 9:14pm
      Jun 15, 2025
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      Lilly, Lizard Lake Trail
      May 8, 2025 @ 7:09pm
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      Larry Reed Trail
      May 3, 2025 @ 9:45am
      May 3, 2025
      Ideal...kb7rsk
      Lower Blanchard Mountain
      May 3, 2025 @ 9:45am
      May 3, 2025
      VariableWill dry out soon and be...kb7rsk
      PNW Trail Connector
      May 3, 2025 @ 9:45am
      May 3, 2025
      VariableWill dry out soon and be...kb7rsk
      Max's Shortcut
      May 3, 2025 @ 9:45am
      May 3, 2025
      VariableWill dry out soon and be...kb7rsk
      Acorn
      May 3, 2025 @ 9:45am
      May 3, 2025
      VariableWill dry out soon and be...kb7rsk
      Alternate Incline
      May 3, 2025 @ 9:45am
      May 3, 2025
      VariableWill dry out soon and be...kb7rsk
      Road BL-44
      May 3, 2025 @ 9:45am
      May 3, 2025
      VariableWill dry out soon and be...kb7rsk

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      Jun 21, 2025 @ 7:56am
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      Recent Comments

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      h-travisreportThe HornOh and conditions were perfect today, nothing...
      May 11, 2025 @ 9:47pm
      May 11, 2025
      ryanlecourstrailThe HornInsane 10/10 trail. Rating is accurate. Stoked...
      Apr 26, 2025 @ 6:24pm
      Apr 26, 2025
      Pavlikfamily5trailLower Blanchard MountainO
      Apr 26, 2025 @ 11:12am
      Apr 26, 2025
      simpslog000trailThe Hornswitch to strava then
      Apr 22, 2025 @ 8:53pm
      Apr 22, 2025
      NoncuratlextrailBritish ArmySurprisingly fun trail through a really pretty...
      Mar 24, 2025 @ 12:24pm
      Mar 24, 2025

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Samish Park3 km
      Chuckanut Mountain 10 13 73.8 km
      Lake Padden 1 54.8 km
      Lookout Mountain 2 4 14 35.1 km
      Galbraith 51 108 16 36.1 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4339 miles10,764 ft21 miles1,916 ft
      #1,630#88212449874,192
      E-Bike108 miles2,726 ft4 miles1,572 ft
      #1,2524031442
      Hike4338 miles8,976 ft20 miles1,706 ft
      #1,219#7671047021,245
      Trail Running4338 miles8,976 ft20 miles1,706 ft
      #1,223#7604702445
      Dirtbike/Moto14,222 ft259 ft3,570 ft259 ft
      11039
      ATV/ORV/OHV14,222 ft259 ft3,570 ft259 ft
      110
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