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Whatcom Falls – Whirlpool Falls loop from Geneva

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Whatcom Falls – Whirlpool Falls loop from Geneva

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Whatcom Falls – Whirlpool Falls loop from Geneva

01:47

6.69km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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394 m

Viewpoint

1.08 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.

Tip by

1.75 km

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 ducks at the peaceful pond before continuing north to check out the old railroad trestle.

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3.67 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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4.79 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. It is a small fall but is quite noisy, which is why it is named Whatcom, a native word meaning noisy water.

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5.06 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 at the bottom of the falls is deep, so on a nice day, you can normally find people swimming in the water.

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5.06 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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6.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

259 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

389 m

264 m

167 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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Whatcom Falls – Whirlpool Falls loop from Geneva

Railroad Trail Bridge

Derby Pond

Stone Bridge and Waterfall on the Whatcom Creek Trail

Whatcom Falls

Whirlpool Falls

Stone Bridge

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