As others have noted, this 2.9-mile (main loop) trail would be a nice little roly-poly trail run, since it has a nice variety of ups and downs with lovely scenery. The shorter 2.2 mile pond loop is also very nice. This is also a nice destination for a family hike because of the gentle little hills and the payoff of the pond if you do the pond loop. Note that dogs and mountain bikes are NOT allowed. The privy at the trailhead is a welcome bonus. Highly recommended.

Beautiful. Hug an old growth douglas fir minutes from downtown Bellingham.

What an incredible trail. The diversity of trees was delightful and the trail for me was a good balance of easy to breaking a sweat. Im a bigger guy getting back into fitness and this was a great hike for an active rest day. I look forward to exploring it again. The trails were marked and easy to navigate. No dogs or bikes too!

Lovely trail for nature and wildlife. Its promoted as a family nature preserve which is great but unfortunately ran into several groups of kids screaming with no parents in sight. And chances of seeing any wildlife after that dropped no notta. But most people are kind and courteous on the trails.

Its a really nice hike for the whole family.

What a fantastic resource just outside Bellingham. Beautifully laid out and maintained pathway and trail options, magnificent forest hikes. Highly recommended for a fairly flat 4 to 5 mile walk. Enjoy the forest ambiance, beautiful trees, undergrowth, birdsong. Very accessible, year-round.

We thankfully saw the advertisement in a Bellingham magazine and went to walk on the trail. Wed never seen that part of Bellingham and now we have another reason to love the area. So peaceful and serene amongst the ferns and trees covered with moss. Loved it.

Great short hike that’s manageable for someone out of shape like me, I go on walks and I have 3 flights of stairs at home but I don’t actually work out and haven’t for years.I’m using this trail to build my endurance so I can move on to many of the other beautiful hikes in the PNW I just stop and rest as needed an move along. This particular trail, I had to stop twice but only briefly and I finished so I’m satisfied

Big Controversy about Pets(Dogs) on the Trail. So the Main Board says No Dogs but there is also a piece of laminated paper stating that Dogs are allows as long as Owner gives Hikers the right of way. Please get back to me on this.

Great place to spend a day. Lots to see and hear. The big trees are beautiful, the ponds are full of life, the trails are clear and maintained, and its really shady, so its a great spot on a hot day!

No dogs! My dog would have loved it here. There are plenty of places to take your four-legged friend in Whatcom County but this is just for you. This place is a piece of heaven. Some sections are tougher than others but over all it is a great place to unwind and just walk or run. Lock your car and secure your belongings apparently this place is known for theft. Still five stars for shear beauty.

This is just a great day hike! Its an easy trail with fantastic scenery. There are 2 trails... 1 is much shorter and took us a little less than an hour to complete and then the main loop was slightly more difficult and took roughly 2 hours to finish (mostly because Im so slow and out of shape!). I would highly recommend this for anybody wanting to get out :-)

Saw deer, red squirrels, and all the mushrooms and ferns youd ever want to see!

This is a walking trail with two loops totaling 4.4 miles. Shorter loop easier. Beautiful forest walk. No pets allowed.

Lots of trails, a waterfall or two...all experience levels. Peaceful, beautiful and serene. How could you NOT like it? Prepare for wet trails and bring decent hiking shoes.

The park has a couple of main trails for variety and there is a nice population of birds as well. There are no dogs or bicycles allowed.

Amazing and beautiful. The best way to begin the new year, and a great way to spend a morning. Its amazingly dense while being easy to navigate and explore.

Great trails in a beautiful forest.

Another great place I can learn to love great place for a good hike but best stay on the trail.

Big trees make you feel in a time when dinosaurs roamed

Quiet, easy trails, primordial.

This hike has a decent-sized parking lot, bathrooms at the trailhead, and a nice information board. Lots of space to get on your hiking gear and get going.Note that they don’t allow pets in the preserve.

Thank you very much Stimpsons!This was a beautiful hike!

Fun spot, easy hike, very green, and lots of photo spots

Fun hike, even in winter!

Just a peaceful beautiful hike. No dogs or strollers, no bikes allowed.

Awesome well-kept and well-marked trails through the woods and a section along a wetland/pond! Trails were not difficult, only a few “steeper” uphill sections, but overall on the easier side. Since it’s located close to Bellingham its and great way to escape the city and get 3-4 miles of woods hiking in without traveling far...

Loved this hike.

Easy hikes through a old growth forest of a little over 3 miles for the main loop and about 2 miles round-trip to a small pond

We love this hike, challenging but not too much.

A great hiking trail. No worries about bikes or stepping in pet doo as neither are allowed on the trails here. Choose between a 3 mile hike or a walk around the pond at about half the distance. The WTA bus stop is right across the street offering even more convenience

One of the most underrated trails in Washington State. Its more a forest stroll than a hike, but perfect for a morning run or afternoon walk. Great photography too.

Beautiful! My 4 and 9 year olds did pretty well on the well maintained trails. Its like walking into a fairy tale right outside of town.

Yes, it is a wonderful spot. However, I totally disagree with the no dog policy. Dogs do way less harm than humans if they are on a leash and poop is scooped. How about changing the rules?

Thank you Stimpson family. Two great hikes. Geneva Lake hike shorter and not so hilly the main loop 2.8 miles, middle half some elevation gain to be expected. Some gorgeous older fir, hemlock and cedar. Lots of shade for a hot summer day hike.

Well maintained forest trails for all ages. Also good parking, bathrooms, and not far from Mossy Roc disc golf course.

Perfect place to hike in the woods. Lots of pleasant sights to see. They have public restrooms and a parking lot. Unfortunately dogs are forbidden from entering the trails.

Dogs not permitted because it is a nature reserve. One bathroom in parking lot but not in the reserve.Very beautiful and feels like youre in the middle of the forest. I do recommend hiking with someone because the trail is very long and isolated. Nature therapy for sure.The majority of the trail is not stroller friendly but trail is well kept.Theres one really steep hill but there is a way to start at the end of the trail and go down the hill instead.

Beautiful trails.

Great place for walking through nature!

I loved this place! So lush, green and quiet

No bikes no dogs very peaceful rain Forest

Lovely place.

Mossy trees, old growth or nursery trees ,beaver, many birds and ducks, owls. Easy hikes, short or longer.

Beautiful walk, not long nor up hill. Perfect for kids and so beautiful. A bench on the other side if pond, perfect for a lunch spot

Love this nature preserve! Nice trail loops

Sooo beautiful and peaceful. Love walking here.

Nice trails

Beautiful natural area. Well marked trails.

So quiet, and the trail is nicely preserved. Just a whole lot of uphill!!

Gem of a trail for walks or runs. May be meditative for single walker/runner. Comfortable intimate for a couple. Wondrous for a family.

Well maintained trails, beautiful PNW scenery.

Good 4.4 mile hike. Not technical, but some up hill on the big loop. Beautiful setting.

This reserve is spectacular. Bellingham is super lucky to have this land set aside for public use. SO. MANY. THANKS. to the Stimpsons and multiple agencies who protected it, and who maintain it. My favorite part is Geneva pond; I always hope to see a beaver there.

Best forest hike in town: beautiful old growth forest, lots of variety, no big hills.

Nice little hike. Challenging enough for a short time frame. It is also very shady so it is delightful on a sunny day. No dogs.

This place has a dark aura, something in the woods is watching. Once you enter, listen to the silence, no birds. The mold is thick in the air, and the trees loom. Beware, Tanis.

Beautiful beautiful place. Easy short day hike through thick forest with huge glorious trees, ponds, and terrain. One of my favorite places in Whatcom county and close to Bellingham.

Great loop trail with a good amount of varying terrain but still easy enough for a casual hike, one of my favorite trail systems in Bellingham. Why only three stars? I can’t take my dog

I love XC running here. Very well maintained. Can be busy during usual times like after work and on Saturday afternoons. 2 loops to choose from, total of just over 4 miles I think if you do both loops.

Great trail. Not toddler friendly, but was awesome for older kids.

Gorgeous nature preserve with well-maintained trails.

Easy to traverse, even with a walker, pretty, interesting for all ages, good place for family outing.

A quiet trail easy walk an very old trees close to town. Take your out of town friends

The north loop to Lake Geneva is mostly flat and great for a relaxing family walk. Theres plenty to explore and discover along the way for inquisitive little minds.

Beautiful! Great place to run or walk. Bring a plant guide!

Amazing! Great, low intensity hiking and an amazing opportunity to observe diverse wilderness!

This is a nice walk/hike. no dogs allowed.

Always a breathtaking journey.

Quiet, peaceful & beautiful loop trail. No bikes, no animals a plus.

Nice easy hike around a bunch of ponds, not too long, not too steep, just mellow

Wonderful hiking trails. No pets or motorized vehicles allowed so walkers/hikers/runners need not worry about encountering piles left behind ;)

Lovely, well groomed trail. I only wish dogs were allowed!

This reserve does not allow dogs, which is incredibly frustrating as a local.

Beautiful scenery

No dogs allowed but a wonderful day hike with the kids

Great away place in the city

Highly recommend for a quick outdoor trip close to town.

No dogs no bikes, just a quiet walk in the woods.

Wonderfully maintained hiking trails with gorgeous scenery.

My favorite park in Whatcom County.

Great place to hike!

Very nice and clean.

Good place to run on a rainy day

Great for forest walk!

Refreshing

Beautiful scenery, definitely worth a visit.

I dont have any dogs yet, so 5 stars

Heaven close by.

No dogs.

Wonderful hidden treasure!