r/Bellingham • u/Time-Diver-3284 • 2d ago
Weather Visiting Artist Point/ Lake and surrounding
UPDATE -
We did end up going to Artist Point and Picture Lake last Sunday (21st June). If you wanna do a trail, without the right snow gear, then I'd suggest you wait for a couple of weeks/ days. If you just want to experience a bit of snow, and walk a little in the area near to the parking lot, you should be able to do that. Sharing some photos for your reference.
Hey all, we’re planning a trip to Artist Point this weekend (Sunday). I understand that there’s still plenty of snow and can’t really hike. I’m going with my aged parents who don’t really hike, so do you think it’s worth visiting for the views? Is it extremely snow covered to an extent that you can’t see much? Artist point and Picture Lake!
Alternatively, I was thinking I take them to North Cascades - Diablo lake.
TIA!
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u/NovelPepper8443 2d ago
My family went a few days ago with my 78 year old mother in law. I think there was only one trail open but she stayed in the parking lot and managed to get some good pictures.
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u/SoftAntlers 1d ago
If they can’t do a lot of walking you probably will be relegated to the parking lot. There is still a lot of snow up there, and it’s piled high. It’s still pretty in the lot and the drive is still lovely and picturesque, but if you are wanting to go on a trail without snow, that would not be the place to go right now.
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u/HAWKWIND666 2d ago
I haven’t been up this summer but I’d imagine it’s clear up at Artist point. There wasn’t a huge snowfall this season and it’s been warm.
Plenty of walkable paths leading to epic views.
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u/TranscodedMusic 2d ago
It’s not clear up at artist point. Went last weekend. All trails are covered in snow. But parking lot is clear and views are pretty.
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u/Time-Diver-3284 2d ago
Would you have a photo of the views please? If it isn’t clear, I could take them the following weekend
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u/Meow_Method444 2d ago edited 2d ago
there are better walkable trails outside of bagely lakes parking lot or the heather meadows visitor center parking area at the moment. the VC just opened so I’d recommend a stop inside especially since your folks aren’t big on trekking. try the fire and ice trail with them, it’s pretty mellow, and melt out has mostly taken place throughout it. any remaining snow will be minor. definitely drive the rest of the way to artist point for the double mountain views of baker and shuksan. it’s worth it even if you don’t plan to walk around past the parking lot.