It is pretty cool to see all of the changes going on at the new Squalicum Creek Park. The trail comes down West street from the Columbia Neighborhood, crosses Squalicum Parkway, and loops around the east side of the park. From a vantage point on the ridge you can see all the changes the heavy machinery have rought on the old cement plant.
The trail continues along the western edge of the Birchwood Neighborhood and drops down to a hairpin at Little Squalicum Beach. The trail is railroad grade so jogging with a stroller is a snap. Gradual hills and a smooth path make for an easy jaunt. At the beach, Eli likes to stare across the water. It is not often that we get the chance to spot things like boats and islands that are such a great distance away. Stretching out the ol' eyeballs, especially after staring at a screen 2 feet from my face!
From the hairpin at LSqB, the trail loops back up a short steep climb to Bellingham Technical College. The choice is yours: Do you head down Patton street back to the trail or cruise down Eldridge and stop at Elizabeth Park.
With Eli the choice is easy. He likes any park where there is a swingset with a baby swing. You know the kind with the belt that goes all the way around his waist so he won't fall off. That is where we are heading today.
Ooops! Eli is waking up from his morning nap. Gotta go!