The Stimpson Family Nature Reserve has been privately owned by the Stimpson family for over 100 years as a peaceful place for hiking near Bellingham. In 2000, the seven children of Edward and Catharine Stimpson donated 116 acres to the Whatcom Land Trust to conserve the forest, streams, and ponds in perpetuity. The Land Trust now maintains the reserve to protect the ecology and support wildlife while allowing the public to enjoy the natural beauty. The reserve includes over 300 acres supported by various state and local agencies.

1. Welcome to Stimpson Family Nature Reserve
Stimpson Family Nature Reserve has been known as a private peaceful place
to go on the trail from the city of Bellingham,and a great trail for the hikers and runners.
Bellingham’s Stimpson family was the beginning of the history forStimpson Family Nature Reserve…
 About 100 years, three generation of the Stimpson family had owned this reserve with their great responsibility to maintain the natural integrity of the
forest, steams and ponds. In the year 2000, the seven children of Edward K. and CatharineC. Stimpson donated116 acres of their family’s holdingto
WhatcomLand Trust to conserve forever to share the natureof the gift.
 Since the gift is given by WhatcomLand Trust, they has been maintaining this reserve with the great respect to protect ecological community to bring
clean water and support wildlife.
The story of Stimpson Family touchednatural resource departmentsto be a partnership and build this great gift.
 WhatcomCountry Parks & Recreation and water District 10 are provided significant.
 Washington State Department of Natural Resources (138 acres), supported includingWashington State Department of Natural Resources (138 acres),
WhatcomCountry Parks and City of Bellingham (34 acres), and Western Washington University (16-acrebeaver pond).
What you’re about to enjoy from Stimpson Family Nature Reserve. Main loop trail (2.8 mile round-trip) and Geneva pond loop trail (1.2 mile round-trip)
Please follow the rules for safety and enjoyment:
-Alcohol, motorized vehicles, fires and fireworks are prohibited.
-To disturb historical sites or archaeologicalartifacts is prohibited by
States and federal law.
-Camping and overnight parking are not approved.
-Pets are not allowed in the Stimpson Family Nature Reserve.
-Do not leave young children unattended.
Great stone bench to take deep breath after the hike.
Where can we find a place in Bellingham like this
landscape?
Enjoy the gift of nature from
Stimpson Family.