Lake Whatcom – Railroad Trail Bridge loop from Big Rock Park

Bike touring routes & trails

Lake Whatcom – Railroad Trail Bridge loop from Big Rock Park

Moderate

4.6

(3896)

7,064

riders

Lake Whatcom – Railroad Trail Bridge loop from Big Rock Park

02:01

32.2km

270m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.4 km for 308 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.60 km

Agate Bay Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Agate Bay Preserve, covering 480 acres, offers visitors views of Lake Whatcom and features a variety of landscapes, including evergreen and broadleaf trees, three ravines, stone cliffs, valleys, and fields. …

Tip by

12.4 km

North Shore Road along Lake Whatcom

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

North Shore Road is a quiet road that dead-ends in a residential neighborhood. In addition to having a low amount of traffic, you can ride along the Whatcom Lake shore up until you get into Lake Whatcom Park.

Tip by

26.3 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

26.8 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

27.7 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.

Tip by

27.7 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 …

Tip by

27.9 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. …

Tip by

28.9 km