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Lake Whatcom – Railroad Trail Bridge loop from Barkley Library Branch

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Lake Whatcom – Railroad Trail Bridge loop from Barkley Library Branch

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2.9

(26)

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Lake Whatcom – Railroad Trail Bridge loop from Barkley Library Branch

01:53

17.2km

290m

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: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

Big Rock Park

Nature Reserve

3.82 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.

Tip by

5.66 km

View of Bellingham from Alabama Street Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Railroad Trail crosses over Alabama Street on this bridge with a nice view of the city.

Tip by

8.97 km

Viewpoint

11.7 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 …

Tip by

12.4 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

16.6 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.

Tip by

17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

1.69 km

1.25 km

1.23 km

329 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.03 km

1.87 km

920 m

428 m

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 27 June

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Lake Whatcom – Railroad Trail Bridge loop from Barkley Library Branch

Lake Whatcom

View of Bellingham from Alabama Street Bridge

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Railroad Trail Bridge

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