Well's Creek Road

Total Miles12.5
Technical Rating
2Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This 24.4-mile out-and-back trail runs along Wells Creek and ends at the Cougar Divide Trailhead. This trail has many beautiful views of Mt. Baker and the surrounding canyons. Nooksack Falls is the most popular waterfall along this trail, but there are several other waterfalls to see. The trail is a maintained forest service road and is passable by most 2WD vehicles and any stock AWD or 4WD vehicles.

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Difficulty

Single-vehicle trail with mud holes less than 12" can access this.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Parag Nandi
Jul 26, 2025
2025 Mazda CX-50
Open
Dusty
Jon Langley
Jul 07, 2025
2009 Toyota Tacoma
Open
WashboardRough/DeterioratedDusty
great views on the way up and down. there's a couple forks towards the top of the trail that lead to a couple campsites that are big enough for a few rigs but don't really have any views. There are several view sites on the way up on the main trail. 2wd vehicles with average clearance would probably be fine if they're not just sending it
Sam Gullett
Jul 01, 2025
2013 Lexus GX
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
This is closed currently right after Nooksack falls. No sign posted as to why but I assume it's seasonal
Greg Tubbs
Jul 14, 2024
Open
Dusty
Both gates past the falls are open. Followed the road down to the river past the Wells Creek Trailhead and checked out the waterfall to the left. Great Mt Baker views.
Ken c
Jun 28, 2024
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Gate just after bridge still locked
Ryan Duke
Apr 05, 2024
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Closed gate right after entrance bridge

Well's Creek Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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