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Tennant Lake and Hovander Homestead Trails — Sunday, May. 17, 2026

Puget Sound and Islands > Bellingham Area
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  My first time up here. This trail runs alongside the Nooksack River and starts off Marine Drive near the Town of Ferndale. Unfortunately, I started off at Slater Road which is about the halfway point so I will be back to complete it all. This is a very flat gravel trail and nice for Walking, Hiking or Mountain Biking. I will be back to complete this trail with my Mountain Bike. There are not a lot of spots to view the Nooksack River but there were a few. Hovander Homestead Park along the trail and Tennant Lake at Fragrance Garden were a plus along a spur trail. Climbing the Tower at Fragrance Gardens gives to a nice view of Tennant Lake. A beautiful place that was not very crowded. Checkout the video of this hike by clicking the link below or checkout over 450 other hikes I have done on my Vimeo Channel by clicking on the lower link.

As always get out and see this beautiful State and enjoy your hiking!!

Take Care,

Mike 

Hovander Homestead Park
Nooksack River Along the Trail
Bridge Crossing a Pond on the Tennant Lake Trail
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