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Railroad Trail – Derby Pond loop from Bellingham

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Railroad Trail – Derby Pond loop from Bellingham

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2.8

(20)

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Railroad Trail – Derby Pond loop from Bellingham

03:09

37.9km

630m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.8 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.04 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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6.35 km

Viewpoint

7.87 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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9.10 km

Galbraith Open Space

Nature Reserve

15.7 km

Dragonfly SST Junction

Highlight • Trail

This point provides four different opportunities to extend your ride, and it's a great chance to enjoy the mountain views through the pine trees.

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20.9 km

Evolution Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Evolution – or Evo – is your go-to Trail if you are looking for long logrides, good-sized doubles and steep rock slabs.

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22.8 km

Mullet

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Flowy trail with medium- and large-sized optional jumps and wooden features.

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34.5 km

Whatcom Creek Greenway

Nature Reserve

37.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

7.18 km

5.70 km

5.38 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

14.9 km

8.23 km

7.33 km

5.32 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

18°C

9°C

15 %

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Railroad Trail – Derby Pond loop from Bellingham

Railroad Trail

Derby Pond

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Evolution Trail

Mullet

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