Discover 17 top hikes with Hotel Bellwether as your starting point. From urban paths just steps away, to forest trails, island viewpoints, and Mount Baker classics, adventure begins here.
Each of these hikes are detailed in our full-color guide.
Urban Hikes
Squalicum Pier
Downtown Park Loop
Fairhaven Park to Woodstock Farms
Sehome Hill Arboretum
Whatcom Falls Park Loop
Scenic Hikes
Clayton Beach
Fragrance Lake
Lost Lake
Chanterelle Trail
Stimpson Family Nature Reserve
Oyster Dome
Mountain Hikes
Artist Point
Chain Lakes Loop
Picture Lake
Nooksack Falls
Island Hikes
Vendovi Island
Cypress Island: Eagle Cliff
Meet Your Guides
To schedule a guided group hike during your stay at Hotel Bellwether, email Takeahike@hotelbellwether.com
An engaging guide and lifelong outdoor enthusiast with a gift for storytelling. Drawing from a background in regional history, recreation, and community engagement, Todd leads hikes that bring both the natural and social history of a place to life. Whether on a forest trail or in an urban park, Todd shares fascinating insights and anecdotes that invite participants to see familiar places with new eyes—and leave with a deeper appreciation of their surroundings.
Todd Elsworth
Guide
A passionate naturalist and skilled guide who helps individuals and groups connect deeply with the natural world. With years of experience leading outdoor experiences for people of all ages, she weaves science, storytelling, and mindfulness into her hikes—creating an inspiring and restorative experience for participants. Elizabeth’s calm, inclusive approach encourages curiosity and invites guests to slow down and tune in to the beauty and wisdom of the landscape.
Elizabeth Nelson
Guide
A Bellingham-based author, hiker, and trails advocate behind Tired Dogs Press. A retired federal energy specialist, Ken has written several hiking and conservation books, including guides from Washington State to D.C.
Ken Wilcox
Guide
Meet Your Guides
Todd Elsworth
An engaging guide and lifelong outdoor enthusiast with a gift for storytelling. Drawing from a background in regional history, recreation, and community engagement, Todd leads hikes that bring both the natural and social history of a place to life. Whether on a forest trail or in an urban park, Todd shares fascinating insights and anecdotes that invite participants to see familiar places with new eyes—and leave with a deeper appreciation of their surroundings.
Elizabeth Nelson
A passionate naturalist and skilled guide who helps individuals and groups connect deeply with the natural world. With years of experience leading outdoor experiences for people of all ages, she weaves science, storytelling, and mindfulness into her hikes—creating an inspiring and restorative experience for participants. Elizabeth’s calm, inclusive approach encourages curiosity and invites guests to slow down and tune in to the beauty and wisdom of the landscape.
Ken Wilcox
A Bellingham-based author, hiker, and trails advocate behind Tired Dogs Press. A retired federal energy specialist, Ken has written several hiking and conservation books, including guides from Washington State to D.C.
