Outdoors

POSTED: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

TRAIL REPORT: Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail

When choosing this pleasant foot route for some easy exploring in Lynden, you will also get the opportunity to burn some calories before getting a bite to eat downtown after your workout.

Initially, observe the town at work by starting on Depot Road next to the newly completed city hall, and then head north, passing the busy Darigold plant. Shortly thereafter, you'll go by Lynden City Park's entrance and just beyond it, encounter the start of the Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail.

On a rainy day it's sometimes nice to enjoy a trail without the puddles and mud, and this flat, easily navigable asphalt trail allows just that.

Follow the path as it meanders along arbor lined Fishtrap Creek. You'll pass schools, residential areas and sweeping grass fields while crossing multiple footbridges over the stream.

After just less than a mile, cross Bender Road before entering the expansive Bender (athletic) Fields, where you'll enjoy a snow capped, majestic mountain backdrop view.

Following the trail that runs between the ball fields, pass the concession stand and continue to follow the path to Aaron Drive, the halfway point.

From here, either continue to circle around the fields or double back, either way meeting up with Kaemingk Trail and then retracing your steps.

Once back at Lynden City Park explore its far boundaries by taking a short, barked path that travels along the forest floor before heading back out to the main entrance and returning back to the starting point.

The distance of this hike is approximately four miles.