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Lake Whatcom – Whatcom Falls loop from Geneva

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Lake Whatcom – Whatcom Falls loop from Geneva

Hard

3.4

(20)

runners

Lake Whatcom – Whatcom Falls loop from Geneva

02:00

18.9km

180m

Running

Hard run. 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: February 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.56 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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4.22 km

Viewpoint

5.71 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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6.83 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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7.50 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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12.3 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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12.3 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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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

7.25 km

700 m

377 m

174 m

Surfaces

9.21 km

5.51 km

3.07 km

559 m

437 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

15°C

5°C

46 %

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Lake Whatcom – Whatcom Falls loop from Geneva

Lake Whatcom

Whatcom Falls

Railroad Trail Bridge

Derby Pond

Stone Bridge

Whirlpool Falls

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