Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 31.8 km for 216 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.18 km

Lake Whatcom

Highlight • Lake

Lake Whatcom is a large lake that is 10 miles long and 1 mile wide. It is the drinking water source for Bellingham.

The lake is a popular area for motor boating, swimming, fishing, and other recreational activities.

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4.64 km

Railroad Trail Bridge

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Beautiful bridge along the Railroad Trail. The trail is built along an old railroad bed and this bridge is one of the old rail bridges. Now it is only open to walkers and cyclists.

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6.05 km

Viewpoint

7.05 km

Railroad Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

As the name suggests, the Railroad Trail was constructed on the bed of an old railroad. It is made of crushed limestone and is a great traffic free alternative to Barkley Boulevard.

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17.6 km

Maritime Heritage Park

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Maritime Heritage Park is an urban green space thats sits along Whatcom Creek, featuring paved and unpaved trails, picnic areas, and an amphitheater that accommodates up to 300 people. This area was once Bellingham's first sawmill, established in 1852.

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28.4 km

Whatcom Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Whatcom Creek Trail is a paved, multi-use trail that runs from Maritime Heritage Park to Bloedel Donovan Park. It is completely free of traffic, so it is a great option to move through the city.

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31.1 km

Whatcom Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Whatcom Falls is accessible via a short paved path from the parking lot off Lakeway Drive. There is a small pool at the bottom that is sometimes used for swimming. …

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31.9 km

Whirlpool Falls

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Whirlpool Falls is the most popular falls and swimming spot in Whatcom Falls park.

There is an 8-foot waterfall that is surrounded by 20 to 25 foot cliffs. The pool …

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36.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

8.06 km

7.06 km

6.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

7.95 km

5.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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