Squires Lake

Squires Lake was purchased and is maintained by two Counties. Whatcom and Skagit county share the costs and maintenance of the property. Squires lake is a small lake with a relatively short trail. It is located by exiting the So. Lake Samish/Nulle Rd. exit on I-5. After exiting head east and you will be at the trail head with in a 1/4-1/2 mile.

There is a small parking area with a honey bucket for comfort at the roadway. The hike will take you up a couple of steep switch backs directly to Squires lake. At the lake the trail is well maintained and has several benches to sit back and just enjoy the beauty. From the lake you can take the Squires Lake loop or continue to the beaver pond loop and viewing trail. This hike is short and kid friendly. I took my 8 year old and 6 year old neighbor. We finished the hike in 1-1 1/2 hours.


The sign at the trailhead states, no hunting, firearms, alcoholic beverages allowed. Motors on the lake are prohibited and fishing is catch and release only. I did not bring my fishing rod along but am told that the lake has trout.