Hike & Bike
There are three open space preserves on-island, a total of over 1,000 acres of public land, operated by the Lummi Island Heritage Trust. The Trust maintains the Curry, Otto, and Baker preserves. Each of our three preserves is unique: at The Curry Preserve, you can view our community orchard and garden and take a short walk up the hill for stunning views of Mt. Baker and the Sisters; For a more serene, accessible (mostly flat) forest trail, you can walk the loop at The Otto Preserve; If you’re feeling like some exercise, climb the Baker Preserve’s steep out and back trail with 1,000 foot+ elevation gain to an incredible overlook with stunning views of Rosario Strait and the San Juan Islands. Brittany likes the Baker Preserve for a beautiful view and a good workout with a picnic at the end. Throughout the year, the Trust also hosts community nature programs, including activities for children and families.
Biking on Lummi Island
Lummi is an ideal place to cycle for all skill levels. There is little car traffic, and the roads are fairly gentle. The island’s west side offers Salish Sea views of Orcas, Clark and Matia Islands, while the east side boasts views of the snow-capped Mt. Baker and the majestic Cascade Range. An easy, enjoyable biking route is taking is the North Loop past the ferry, the Beach Store, the Willows Inn, Sunset Beach, and the Church before making your way back toward the ferry dock. If you’re looking for a more challenging route, head south on Nugent and tackle the switchbacks of the steep Island Drive.
Dry dock season is a great time to cycle on Lummi Island when cars and people are scarce but the weather is magnificent!
Things move a bit slower out here on Lummi. Please remember to move at island pace when cycling on the island. Our island roads can be narrow, and there are a lot of resident deer, so when biking or driving, slower speeds are best. The island speed limit is 25 mph and under.