Also known as the Blanchard State Forest, this is a segment of the Pacific Northwest Trail between I-5 (actually crosses at exit 242) and Chuckanut Drive on the Puget Sound. With the addition of Lake
Also known as the Blanchard State Forest, this is a segment of the Pacific Northwest Trail between I-5 (actually crosses at exit 242) and Chuckanut Drive on the Puget Sound. With the addition of Lake Sammish Rd and a return along Colony Rd, this trail can be done in a 23 mile loop.
How to Find It
Take exit 240 off of I -5 and park at the Alger Park and Ride lot just east of the freeway. From the P&R lot continue north on Lake Sammish Road and take a left on to Nulles Road and climb the hill. At the 3.1 mile mark from the P&R, go left and enter the gated fire road. You joined the Pacific Northwest trail when you turned onto Nulles Road. Follow the dirt road until it ends at the beginning of the single track. Motos can be here also so be careful as always.
Typical Conditions
Well drained roads, one 1/4 mile area of creek/trail erosion (no need to get wet), and old growth and forested soils.
Local Points of Interest
Alger Bar and Grill in Alger and the Chuckanut Manor Restaurant on Chuckanut Drive.
Advocacy & Stewardship
The trail is monitored, and information provided by www.pnt.org
Turn by Turn
The PNW Trail is marked periodically with a 2x5" white rectangular paint mark on trees every 100-200 yards and ocassional ribbon tape. If you haven't seen one for a while verify with your map or your GPS with the file provided. The GPS file also includes a spur to the Oyster Dome viewpoint.
