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Rufus Creek Trail Loop

based on 14 tracks & routes #2 hike out of 11 in
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7.3 mi
Distance
3 hrs 50 min
Time
terrain
1,093 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate loop trail in Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve.

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    5 years, 4 months ago
    Lookout Mountain trails have expanded to offer increased distance and higher elevation gains. The Rufus Trail can take you to the highest point. Along the way, you pass a peekaboo viewpoint which offers limited views of Lake Whatcom. There is also a waterfall just a short distance from the parking lot. It’s a lovely hike. We hiked over 9 miles and almost 1900 feet of elevation gains.
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tbkirchner 1 year, 9 months ago
Cougar Ridge - Ed, Donna, Dan & Karen
Al's numbers: D = 7.9 E = 1454
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Melanie 5 years, 4 months ago
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Scott 5 years, 5 months ago
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garinwallace 5 years, 5 months ago
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franandtk 6 years, 4 months ago

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Alternate Routes

  1. Upper Lookout Loop and Lower Lookout Trail Loop
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.0 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. Lake Whatcom Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.8 mi
  2. Lake Whatcom Loop via Chanterelle Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 8.0 mi
  3. Lake Whatcom Loop via Chanterelle Trail and Brown Pow
    ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.2 mi
  4. Tower Road Loop
    ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.3 mi
  5. Tower Road
    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 15.0 mi
  6. North Lake Whatcom Trailhead Loop via Chanterelle Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 10.3 mi
  7. Derby Pond Loop via WPA Stone Bridge
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.9 mi
  8. Rufus Creek Trail and Baneberry Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.7 mi
  9. Ridge Trail Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 8.5 mi
  10. Tower Road Loop
    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 15.0 mi