Railroad Trail Bridge – Railroad Trail loop from Laurelwood Trail

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Railroad Trail Bridge – Railroad Trail loop from Laurelwood Trail

Moderate

4.5

(3446)

17,487

riders

Railroad Trail Bridge – Railroad Trail loop from Laurelwood Trail

01:44

26.2km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.6 km for 96 m

After 13.1 km for 222 m

After 15.9 km for 204 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

7.33 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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10.6 km

Railroad Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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11.2 km

Derby Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hikers can head north along Whatcom Creek to reach the fish hatchery. Trout are raised here to feed Washington state lakes, streams and ponds (including nearby Derby Pond). Watch for …

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11.7 km

Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Works Progress Administration built the Stone bridge in 1940 using repurposed Chuckanut sandstone. From the bridge you will get a great view of Whatcom Falls.

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11.7 km

Whirlpool Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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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12.2 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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14.0 km

Stone Bridge and Waterfall on the Whatcom Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

While the waterfall in the park is the main attraction, it doesn't take away from the lovely shaded trails that follow along the Whatcom Creek.

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17.5 km

Viewpoint

18.5 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.

Tip by

26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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