Whatcom Falls – Lake Padden loop from Bellingham

Whatcom Falls – Lake Padden loop from Bellingham

Hard

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Whatcom Falls – Lake Padden loop from Bellingham

01:56

24.1km

490m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.93 km for 96 m

After 5.82 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

834 m

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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2.53 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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3.65 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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3.92 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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8.79 km

Pipeline Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pipeline Road – aka Road 1000 – is a dirt road that connects various MTB trails on Galbraith Mountain.

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15.8 km

Lake Padden is located in a 745 acre park that offers nearly every amenity you can think of, including an award winning 18-hole golf course! The lake is surrounded by forest with mountains just off in the distance.

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16.3 km

Lake Padden View

Highlight • Lake

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18.6 km

View of Bellingham and Bellingham Bay from Samish Crest Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Samish Crest Open Space lookout you can peer across south Bellingham and out into the bay. On a clear day you can see the boarder peaks of Canada.

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19.7 km

Samish Crest Open Space

Nature Reserve

24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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