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Whirlpool Falls – Boulevard Park loop from Whatcom Community College

Whirlpool Falls – Boulevard Park loop from Whatcom Community College

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Whirlpool Falls – Boulevard Park loop from Whatcom Community College

03:26

49.3km

720m

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: March 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.23 km for 115 m

After 14.5 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.18 km

Whatcom Community College

Highlight • Settlement

Whatcom Community College services 11,000 students annually and is 9/31 for best community college in Washington, and 482/922 in the country. Despite their rankings, the college has modern buildings and an easy navigable campus.

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9.93 km

Northridge Park

Forest

11.3 km

Big Rock Park

Nature Reserve

13.0 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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13.5 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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14.1 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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14.6 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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14.8 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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28.0 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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39.8 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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41.2 km

South Bay Trail

Nature Reserve

49.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

11.6 km

10.0 km

6.83 km

3.82 km

480 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

18.6 km

5.50 km

4.21 km

1.07 km

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Tuesday 19 May

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48 %

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Whirlpool Falls – Boulevard Park loop from Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College

Lake Whatcom

Railroad Trail Bridge

Derby Pond

Whirlpool Falls

Whatcom Falls

Pipeline Road

Boulevard Park

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