Derby Pond – Railroad Trail loop from Bellingham

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Derby Pond – Railroad Trail loop from Bellingham

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(8276)

16,308

riders

Derby Pond – Railroad Trail loop from Bellingham

01:49

24.8km

360m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.55 km for 216 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.23 km

Railroad Trail

Nature Reserve

7.23 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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7.65 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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7.65 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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8.82 km

Galbraith Open Space

Nature Reserve

20.1 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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24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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