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BELLINGHAMBELLINGHAMBELLINGHAM
TRAIL GUIDETRAIL GUIDETRAIL GUIDE
April 2013
Bay to Baker Trail
& Little
Squalicum Park
Cornwall
Park
Maritime
Heritage
Park
Old
Village
Trail
Railroad
Trail
Whatcom
Falls
Park Civic
Field
Complex
Sehome
Arboretum
Connelly Creek
Nature Area
South Bay
Trail /
Lower
Padden Creek
Trails
Fairhaven
Park
Lake Padden
Park Arroyo
Park
Interurban
Trail
Whatcom Creek
Trail
Bloedel
Donovan
Park
Big Rock
Garden
A digital version of this Park Trail Guide available at www.cob.org
Trail Maps are available at the
Bellingham Parks & Recreation Main Office,
210 Lottie St Bellingham, WA, 98225
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BAY TO BAKER TRAIL, SQUALICUM CREEK PARK TRAILS AND LITTLE SQUALICUM PARK TRAILS
TRAIL DESCRIPTION These trails access Birchwood Park, Squalicum Creek Park, Little Squalicum Park and Squalicum Beach. Dogs must be on leash, except at Little Squalicum Park.
TRAILHEADS
Little Squalicum Park, 640 Marine Dr.
Birchwood Park, 2709 Cedarwood Ave.
Squalicum Creek Park, 1001 Squalicum Way Port of Bellingham parking area - From Port of Bellingham's parking
area at the west end of Roeder Avenue, take a low tide beach walk on sand and cobblestones along the Bellingham Bay shoreline. Please leash your dog on the beach.
MILEAGE
0.7 mile – Squalicum Beach to Pinewood Ave. /Patton St.
1.2 miles –Squalicum Beach to Squalicum Parkway at the Northwest Ave. Bridge.
1.2 Miles – Squalicum Creek Park, from Squalicum Way to Squalicum Beach.
Little Squalicum Park is a community park established in 1976. Facilities include beach, trails, interpretive displays and parking. Little Squalicum Creek runs through this park.
Squalicum Creek Park is a community park established in 2002. Facilities include restroom, ballfield, parking, and trails. Future phases will add a playground, picnic facilities, fenced dog park, and basketball.
Birchwood Park is a neighborhood park established in 1996. Facilities include playground, picnic shelter, parking and open field.
Squalicum Beach is owned and managed by the Port of Bellingham. Dogs must be on-leash.
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CIVIC FIELD ATHLETIC COMPLEX TRAIL DESCRIPTION Easy gravel trail begins near the Sportsplex on Civic Field Way. Follow path through the woods, then along Frank Geri Fields to a loop trail through the woods east of Puget St. This trail connects to Salmon Woods trails and to Whatcom Creek Trail. Keep your dog on-leash, please. TRAILHEAD Use any of the parking lots at Civic Field Athletic Complex. MILEAGE
1.2 mile loop. See map Civic Field Athletic Complex is a community park established in the mid-1950's. Facilities include lighted football/soccer stadium, track and field facilities, four lighted and two unlighted softball fields, lighted baseball stadium, aquatic center, playground, skate park, bike park, privately operated indoor ice and soccer facility, parking, restrooms and trails.
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CONNELLY CREEK TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION Relatively flat terrain along Connelly Creek through wooded canopy and open meadows. Dogs must be on leash. TRAILHEADS Limited parking on gravel shoulder at the south access on Donovan Ave. at 30th St. North access from Ferry Ave. east of Sehome High School near Bill McDonald Parkway. Follow the sidewalk on the south side of Donovan west for one block to Happy Valley Park where the trail continues south to Old Fairhaven Parkway. There are numerous neighborhood access points.
MILEAGE
1 mile - Ferry Ave. to Donovan Ave. Connelly Creek Nature Area was established in 1981. Some of the largest Sitka Spruce trees in the city are found near the creek. Happy Valley Park is a neighborhood park established in 1995. Facilities include playground, picnic table and trails.
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Cordata Park, acquired by the City in 2007, features trails, benches and interpretive signs. Additional park development is planned for the future. Birding opportunities abound with the variety of habitats. Dogs on-leash.
TRAILHEADS
Walk-in trail access at west end of Horton Road and off of Cordata Parkway, north of Horton Road. No on-street parking.
Trail users may park at Birchwood Presbyterian Church, located at 400 Meadowbrook Ct., in signed designated spaces only. Please respect their private property.
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CORNWALL PARK TRAILS TRAIL DESCRIPTION Level gravel and paved trails in the park interior. Gravel trails in wooded areas. Dogs must be on a leash, please. TRAILHEADS: Three main park entrances and parking areas:
Meridian St. at Squalicum Way.
Meridian St. at Maplewood Ave.
North end of Cornwall Ave. Cornwall Park is a community park established in 1909. Facilities include two picnic shelters, two playgrounds, a spray park, disc golf, trails, restrooms, parking, basketball court, tennis & pickle ball courts, multi-purpose field, horseshoe pits, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Squalicum Creek provides seasonal interest with salmon runs and waterfalls. Maps of the Cornwall Park disc golf course and a Cornwall Park history brochure are available at the Cornwall Park office. BUG LAKE TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION Unimproved dirt trail with some un-bridged creek crossings. Fishing is allowed. See fishing regulations. Portions of the trail may be impassable during high water. Dogs on leash. TRAILHEAD From Squalicum Parkway at intersection with Birchwood Ave. No parking. MILEAGE
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DOWNTOWN TRAILS
OLD VILLAGE TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION: This urban trail through the Lettered Streets neighborhood is sometimes shared with traffic entering driveways and private property. The trail connects Old Town with Elizabeth Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Please keep your dogs on leash along this busy, urban trail.
TRAILHEADS: North access at Broadway St. South access and parking lot at Maritime Heritage Park.
MILEAGE: 0.5 mile from Broadway St. to Maritime Heritage Park
WHATCOM CREEK TRAIL (WEST) and Maritime Heritage Park See Maps 14.
DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT TRAILS Squalicum Harbor Trail, maintained by the Port of Bellingham, starts at Bellwether on the Bay, located on Bellwether Way, and follows the Squalicum Harbor shoreline.
South Bay Trail starts at Railroad and Maple and runs along Bellingham Bay. See Map 13. Dogs must be on leash.
THE DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL LANDMARKS WALKING TOUR Several historical landmarks located in Downtown Bellingham are shown on this map. For a detailed history of each landmark, visit the City’s history website:
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INTERURBAN TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION The Interurban Trail connects the Fairhaven Historic District with Larrabee State Park following a former electric rail line. This is an easy trail, except for a steep section through Arroyo Park. Mostly wooded with some scenic views of Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and the San Juan Islands. Please keep your dog on leash. TRAILHEADS North access at 10th St. and Donovan Ave. South access with fee parking at Larrabee State Park. Several parking areas available - see map. MILEAGE
1.8 miles - 10th St. and Donovan Ave. to Arroyo Park.
6.6 miles - 10th St. and Donovan Ave. to Larrabee State Park. ARROYO PARK TRAILS TRAIL DESCRIPTION Moderate to difficult trails through densely wooded area. Chuckanut Creek runs through this park. Dogs may be off leash, if under voice control. TRAILHEADS Three parking areas – two east of Chuckanut Drive on Old Samish Rd. The third is at the North Chuckanut Trailhead parking lot south of Old Samish Rd., on the east side of N. Chuckanut Dr. MILEAGE
0.75 mile - Old Samish Rd. to California St. Arroyo Park was established in 1923. Facilities include parking and trails. The park is a starting point for Whatcom County and Larrabee State Parks’ extensive trail systems in the Chuckanut Mountains.
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LAKE PADDEN PARK TRAILS TRAIL DESCRIPTION An easy loop trail goes around the lake through open and wooded areas. Moderately difficult dirt trails through the woods south and east of the lake with mostly hilly terrain. Horse trailer parking at the Wilkin St. trailhead. Horses must yield to pedestrians. Padden Gorge Trail follows the creek from the dam west of the lake to 36th St. Dogs must be on leash, except where noted. TRAILHEADS and PARKING
West Entrance off of Samish Way, East of 46th St.
East Entrance, off of Samish Way, East of Governor Rd.
Wilkin St. (east of 40th St.) This is also the horse trailer parking lot.
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2.6 mile loop trail around the Lake.
5.1 miles of multipurpose trails south and east of the Lake. Lake Padden Park is a community park established in 1972. Facilities include two picnic shelters, playground, beach with swimming area, restrooms, trails, parking, basketball court, softball fields, multi-purpose fields, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and fenced dog park. Lake Padden was once the drinking water source for Bellingham. Lake Padden Golf Course was rated by Golf Digest as one of the best municipal courses in the state. This beautiful 18 hole golf course is a full service facility offering complete practice facilities, golf lessons, snack bar and club rentals. www.lakepaddengolf.com (360) 738-7400
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION Easy trail with gently rolling terrain, following lower Padden Creek. Salmon can be observed in the late fall. Padden Lagoon has an observation deck for viewing marine wildlife and Fairhaven Harbor. Please keep your dogs on leash.
TRAILHEADS West access at Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (4th Ave.) East access in the Fairhaven Historic District at the intersection of 10th St. and Donovan Ave. Several access points from neighborhood streets.
MILEAGE
0.4 mile - from 4th St. to 10th St.
FAIRHAVEN PARK TRAILS
TRAIL DESCRIPTION Mostly flat gravel and dirt trails in wooded park setting. In late fall salmon can be observed in Padden Creek. Dogs must be on leash.
TRAILHEAD Parking lot in Fairhaven Park on Chuckanut Drive.
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Fairhaven Park is a community park established in 1906. Facilities include two picnic shelters, a pavilion, a playground, a spray park, a basketball court, tennis courts, trails, a multi-purpose field, parking, restrooms, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Padden Creek provides seasonal interest with salmon runs and waterfalls.
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TRAILHEADS East access from the parking lot at Bloedel Donovan Park. West access at Memorial Park on King St. Many access points from neighborhood streets.
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION Steep grade, gravel trail with some steps. This trail connects the Railroad Trail to Northridge Park. Dogs must be on-leash.
TRAILHEADS Parking at Big Rock Garden. East access at the north end of Sylvan St. West access from Railroad Trail south of St. Clair Detention Pond. Several access points from neighborhood streets.
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Memorial Park is a neighborhood park established in 1889.
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION Moderately steep, unpaved, gravel and dirt trails through wooded terrain. Paved paths with slight grade at the summit. Observation tower north of the parking lot on the summit with views of Bellingham and beyond. General trail maps on site. Dogs must be on leash, except where noted.
TRAILHEADS Parking at the top of the hill inside the park. Take 25th St. north from Bill McDonald Parkway. Several pedestrian access points:
North: From the end of Jersey St. and E. Myrtle St.
West: From the W.W.U. campus
South: From the northern end of 25th St.
East: From Allen Avenue and 32nd St.
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Sehome Arboretum was established in 1893. Facilities include trails, parking, overlook tower and interpretive displays. Sehome Arboretum is a backdrop to Western Washington University. A walking tour of the University’s outdoor sculpture collection is a recommended addition to any walk in the Arboretum.
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION Gentle grade, gravel trial with scenic views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands. Trail follows 10th street between Taylor Dock and Douglas Ave. Dogs must be on leash.
TRAILHEADS Parking at Boulevard Park and on S. State St. North access at Railroad Ave. and Maple St. South access at 10th St. and Mill Ave.
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1.4 miles - Wharf St. to Pattle Point in Boulevard Park.
0.5 mile - Pattle Point to Fairhaven Village Green at Mill Ave.
Boulevard Park is a community park established in 1980. Located on Bellingham Bay, this park is a favorite for sunset viewing and recreating by the waterfront. Facilities include playground, picnic tables, barbecues, interpretive displays, performance stage, trails, parking, restrooms, and pocket beaches. There is also a coffee shop with fireplace, wireless internet and views of Bellingham Bay.
Taylor Dock is a historic structure once used to support waterfront industry. It was reconstructed and opened for public use in 2004.
Fairhaven Village Green was established in 2003. Facilities include restrooms, seating, a stage, pergola and drinking fountains, all in Historic Fairhaven.
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION Easy paved and gravel trails. At Maritime Heritage Park, trails on either side of the creek lead to falls. Trails continue on both sides of the creek to Grand Ave., then follow one side or the other Railroad Ave. The bridge crossing the creek was damaged during a fire in November 2012 and is closed until funding for replacement becomes available. At the bridge, the trail forks right to Railroad Ave. The trail route continues along a street route: Ellis St., to Kansas St., cross State St. and follow Meador Avenue. Just before the I-5 overpass, trail continues along the creek to Whatcom Falls Park. Dogs must be on leash, except along the waterline trail in Whatcom Falls Park.
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Maritime Heritage Park is a community park established in 1978. Facilities include a program building, amphitheater, fish hatchery, picnic tables, barbecues, trails, interpretive displays, parking, and restrooms. Whatcom Creek provides seasonal interest with large salmon runs and waterfalls.
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION Rolling, gravel trails along the creek with some steep grades and stairs. Dogs may be off leash along a stretch of the waterline trail. See map for details.
TRAILHEADS See map for parking. Several walk-in entrances:
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Whatcom Falls Park is a community park established in 1908. Facilities include two picnic shelters, playgrounds, a multi-purpose field, a basketball court, tennis courts, barbecues, picnic tables, restrooms, trails, interpretive displays, a fish hatchery and parking. The stone bridge is an excellent waterfall viewing spot. Educational signage about local fish is located at the fish hatchery.
A brochure detailing Whatcom Falls Park history and points of interest is available at the Cornwall Park office.
Bloedel Donovan Park is a community park established in 1946. Facilities include a community building, a pavilion, a preschool, playground, a swimming area and beach, parking, restrooms, trails, a basketball court, sand volleyball courts, multi-purpose field, a boat launch, picnic tables and barbecues. Located on impressive Lake Whatcom, it is a favorite beach hang-out in the summer.
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WATERFRONT TRAILS & BEACHES
Boulevard Park & Taylor Dock (South Bay Trail Map)
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Chuckanut Beach ( Interurban Trail Map)
Little Squalicum Beach (Bay to Baker Trail Map)
SUNSET POND
TRAIL DESCRIPTION Gravel trail north of pond provides water access. Dirt trail on south side of pond, connects to trail easement on stairs at Sunset Pond Apts. and leads to Orleans St. All trails plus the water are designated for dog training and water exercise. Dogs must be under voice control when off leash.
TRAILHEAD Access and parking off James St. Rd.
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South trail: 0.3 mile one-way to gate at the apartments
Sunset Pond Park: Facilities include parking and trails. Fishing is allowed. See fishing regulations.
WHATCOM COUNTY PARK TRAILS Call Whatcom County Parks and Recreation 360.733.2900 for trail brochures and information about more trails that are just outside the Bellingham city limits. You can also view this information online:
http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks
BIKE TRAILS MAP
You may also be interested in a City bike trails map:
http://www.cob.org/documents/gis/maps/COB_Bikemap.pdf
GALBRAITH MOUNTAIN TRAILS
A vast network of mountain biking trails with trailheads on City property. Most of the trails are on private property. The trails change frequently. Please check maps which are available at local stores and on various websites. Bellingham Parks & Open Spaces are shaded green on this map.
City of Bellingham Animal Related Regulations
The purpose of this information is to acquaint you with the City Laws and Policies relating to having animals within City of Bellingham Park facilities. (Bellingham Municipal Code 8.04.070)
GENERAL REGULATIONS All dogs in City Parks must be under control by means of being ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES (the owner or handler must be in possession of one leash per dog at all times) unless in an area designated for dog exercise and training.
The owner or handler of any dog is to REMOVE FECAL MATTER deposited by their animal on public property or public easement before the owner leaves the immediate area where the fecal matter was deposited.
The owner or handler of any dog must have in their possession the equipment necessary to remove their dog’s fecal matter when accompanied by said dog on public property or public easement.
CERTIFIED SERVICE DOGS ARE EXEMPT FROM THIS POLICY Service Dogs are defined as those dogs that have been professionally trained and certified as Service Animals.
OFF-LEASH DOG EXERCISE AND TRAINING AREAS All dog owners/handlers are still responsible for having voice or sound control of their animal in designated exercise areas. When possible conflict exists within use of off-leash areas (particularly trails), by other people or dogs, then the owners/handlers must control their dog by leash if necessary.
The owner or handler must respect all natural areas by staying on trails to minimize damage and preventing dogs from flushing, chasing or otherwise disturbing wildlife.
The owner or handler must also restrict dogs in heat from off-leash areas, as well as dogs who exhibit aggressive behavior.
The City has designated, by City Policy PAR 3.01.20 the following Park areas where dogs can be off leash for exercise and training as signed .
Fenced Off-Leash areas : The owner or handler must follow specific regulations within fenced off-leash areas as posted at each site.
Arroyo Park : All Trails
Lake Padden Park : The fenced off-leash area near the ballfields in the southeastern part of the Park. Trails as designated at the east end of the Park between the fenced off-leash area and Galbraith entry on E. Samish. A dog water exercise area near the ballfields area (east side of lake) is signed for dog training/exercise. Dogs are restricted to entering Lake Padden only in this area.
Sunset Pond : All trails plus the water are designated for water exercise and training area.
Sehome Hill Arboretum : All secondary trails. Dogs must be on leashes on all paved trails plus the Jersey Street and Arboretum Walkway which are the two trails at the bottom of the Arboretum abutting the University campus.
Bloedel Donovan Park : 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. year round. If wet weather results in turf damage, off leash dogs will only be allowed south of the parking lot, at the discretion of the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department.
Whatcom Falls Park : The Waterline Trail (south of Whatcom Creek) west of the Water Treatment Plant to Bayview Cemetery and the trail from the Waterline Trail south to Lakeway.
Little Squalicum Park : All Trails. (Note – Little Squalicum Creek may contain hazardous chemicals which may be harmful to animals. Also, the Little Squalicum Beach area is NOT owned or regulated by the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department.)
Post Point Treatment Area : The field and trails adjacent to the treatment facility are open for dog training and exercise. City park regulations apply to this area.
Maritime Heritage Park : 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. year round.
ANIMAL RESTRICTED AREAS Due to heavy use by the public plus safety and health concerns, as well as sensitivity to art and gardens, there are several park areas where dogs and domestic animals are not allowed.
A. PlaygroundsB. Spray ParksC. Athletic Fields including but not limited to:
• Civic & Joe Martin Fields• Frank Geri & Downer Fields• Squalicum Creek Park Ballfield• Battersby Field
D. Tennis CourtsE. Big Rock Garden ParkF. Woodstock Farm
ON LEASH AREAS All areas not posted require dogs to be on a leash as part of City Park Code and Citywide Leash Law.
HORSES IN CITY PARKS Horses are only allowed on paved roads open to motor vehicles OR designated bridle trails in the following parks:
• Arroyo Park. All Trails.• Cornwall Park. Wooded area between
ballfield & pedestrian trail.• Interurban Trail. From Old Samish Road
to 12th St.• Lake Padden Park. Bridle trails on
wooded side of park above pedestriantrail.
• Little Squalicum Park. Trail fromBellingham Technical College to Bay.
• Whatcom Falls Park. Trails across thebridge, north of Whatcom Creek.
The owner or handler is responsible for cleaning up waste deposits left on park property and they are required to have in their possession the equipment necessary to remove the fecal matter when accompanied by their horse on public property or public easement.
NO HUNTING No person shall hunt, catch or injure any wild animal or bird on park property.
VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE Any violation of a provision of the regulation is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
ENFORCEMENT For enforcement of Dog Off-Leash Areas, contact The Whatcom Humane Society: (360) 733-2080.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR DOG’S WASTE!
IT’S THE LAW AND IT’S FOR YOUR SAFETY TOO!
When animal waste is left to decompose, the pathogens it contains can end up in our lakes and streams.
In large numbers, pathogens in untreated drinking water and recreational waters can present a health risk.
11,000 pounds of waste is produced by all the dogs in Whatcom County in one day!
5 ounces of dog waste can contain 3,408,000,000 fecal coliform bacteria.
Fecal coliform is the name for a group of bacteria found in waste from humans and animals. When this indicator bacteria is found in water samples, there may be disease-causing pathogens present as well.
PROTECT BELLINGHAM’S OUTSTANDING GREENWAYS!
• Please stay on trails• Volunteer for the City’s Parks Volunteer
Program – find schedules at the ParkAdmin Office or visithttp://www.cob.org/government/public/volunteer/parks/index.aspx
• Report illegal activities in the parks suchas tree cutting or dumping
� All Trail Users: o Be aware and respectful of other trail users.o Represent your sport/activity well to the community.o Keep trails clean.o Stay on trails; do not create informal paths into sensitive areas.o Use crosswalks with caution.
� Yield: o Bicyclists yield to pedestrians and horses.o Pedestrians yield to horses (clearly alert horseback riders when approaching from behind).
� Walkers: o Stay to the right of an imaginary line down the center of a trail.o Allow room for other trail users passing, do not go three or more abreast on trail.o Move to the right when a passing trail user shouts “Passing on your left”. If walking your
pet, pull him close to allow safe passing.
� Runners: o Alert trail users when passing from behind.
� Bikers: o Alert trail users by voice (“passing on the left”) and/or bell before passing from behind.o Travel at a speed that respects the safety of others.
� IPOD/headphone/cell phone users: o Adjust volume to hear alerts from passing trail users.
� Dog Owners: o Dogs should be under control in off-leash areas.o Dogs should be on-leash and under control in on-leash areas.
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