Ferndale to Semiahmoo Loop

Ferndale, Lummi, SAGE Radar Tower, Semiahmoo Loop

Loop the lummi Peninsula (not the island), views of Cherry Point (biggest oil refinery in Washington State), Birch Bay and also the decommissioned SAGE radar tower (historic Blaine Air Force Station), Semiahmoo (historically the first salmon cannery in Whatcom county)

Ride will depart and finish at: Ferndale, https://maps.app.goo.gl/6nZyJFuQJjyf3qbn9

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.   9:30am start time

Ride Leader: Christine Tweedy 206-841-7963 

Length:    70 Miles.

Pace: low brisk

Terrain:  2300 feet of elevation gain.   A little bit of smooth trail ( we can skip if unfavorable)

Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46995739

Here is a link with historical info on the SAGE Radar Tower ( now the site is Bay Horizon Park: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3562/Bay-Horizon-Park

Planned Stops: cherry point, birch bay, Semiahmoo, picnic lunch or purchase at the marina cafe at Semiahmoo. Bay Horizon Park on the return, site of the decommissioned SAGE radar tower