Bowsaw
Short out-and-back forest walk near Bowsaw, BC.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 546 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Moderate
- difficulty
Best time to visit Bowsaw
Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
46° / 34°
19 wet
Feb
49° / 34°
16 wet
Mar
53° / 37°
17 wet
Apr
58° / 42°
15 wet
May
64° / 47°
13 wet
Jun
68° / 52°
10 wet
Jul
73° / 55°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 55°
6 wet
Sep
68° / 50°
11 wet
Oct
59° / 43°
16 wet
Nov
51° / 38°
19 wet
Dec
45° / 34°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bellingham Intl Ap, WA, 48 mi away at 149 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Bowsaw is a short out-and-back trail in British Columbia offering a quick forest walk suitable for families and casual hikers. This brief excursion provides an accessible way to explore the local woodland terrain with minimal elevation gain.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Bowsaw for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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