Running in Whatcom County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Whatcom County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: September 26, 2025

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1. Bellingham – Bellingham Bay Waterfront loop from Bellingham Fairhaven

9.63km

01:00

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fragrance Lake Trail – View of Chuckanut Mountain loop from Chuckanut Village

37.4km

04:50

1,060m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lake Padden loop from South Bellingham

11.0km

01:21

250m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Bellingham – Bellingham Bay Waterfront loop from York

8.45km

00:53

70m

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5. Railroad Trail loop from Roosevelt

11.3km

01:11

100m

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6. Clayton Beach – Interurban Greenway & Trail loop from Bellingham Fairhaven

24.4km

02:37

260m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Railroad Trail loop from Larson Mill

9.94km

01:03

90m

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8. View of Chuckanut Mountain – Raptor Ridge Viewpoint loop from Happy Valley

16.8km

02:04

520m

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9. Mazama Lake – Terminal Lake loop from Concrete

12.0km

01:46

550m

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10. Fragrance Lake loop from Chuckanut Village

7.79km

01:06

310m

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The best running trails in Whatcom County

1. Bellingham – Bellingham Bay Waterfront loop from Bellingham Fairhaven

2. Fragrance Lake Trail – View of Chuckanut Mountain loop from Chuckanut Village

3. Lake Padden loop from South Bellingham

4. Bellingham – Bellingham Bay Waterfront loop from York

5. Railroad Trail loop from Roosevelt

6. Clayton Beach – Interurban Greenway & Trail loop from Bellingham Fairhaven

7. Railroad Trail loop from Larson Mill

8. View of Chuckanut Mountain – Raptor Ridge Viewpoint loop from Happy Valley

9. Mazama Lake – Terminal Lake loop from Concrete

10. Fragrance Lake loop from Chuckanut Village

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