Railroad Trail – Boulevard Park loop from Bellingham Fairhaven

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Railroad Trail – Boulevard Park loop from Bellingham Fairhaven

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Railroad Trail – Boulevard Park loop from Bellingham Fairhaven

01:53

29.8km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. 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 9.66 km for 96 m

After 20.9 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.56 km

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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8.26 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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9.38 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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9.64 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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9.65 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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12.8 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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24.0 km

Maritime Heritage Park is an urban green space thats sits along Whatcom Creek, featuring paved and unpaved trails, picnic areas, and an amphitheater that accommodates up to 300 people. This area was once Bellingham's first sawmill, established in 1852.

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26.6 km

South Bay Trail

Nature Reserve

28.0 km

Boulevard Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Boulevard Park is a park established in 1980. Due to its location on Bellingham Bay, Boulevard there are wonderful sunsets and beautiful scenery. At the park, there is a boardwalk, …

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29.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

8.87 km

5.27 km

3.98 km

Surfaces

16.5 km