Whatcom Falls Park

Whatcom Falls Park is an urban oasis in Bellingham, Washington. The park features a number of multi-use trails through a cool forest. It’s a great hike on a hot summer day! There are waterfalls, swimming holes, a great old stone bridge, and a decommissioned railway trestle. There are so many routes here, but I picked a nice loop (because I like loops!).

The geology of the area features sandstone, which is eroded smooth, and holes form in the rock. This park is similar in features and geology to Kanaka Creek Park in Maple Ridge, BC.

Trail Stats

  • Distance: 6.7 km (4.2 mi) (loop)
  • Time: 1 to 2 hours
  • Low point: 29 m
  • High point: 117 m
  • Elevation gain: 88 m
  • Trailhead and parking: 48° 45′ 4.7″ N, 122° 25′ 43.7″ W (Google Maps and navigation)

The Route

The actual GPS track from this hike, drawn on the map below. Green marks the start/end point.

Photos

Stream and bridge
Stream and bridge
Whatcom Park Falls
Whatcom Park Falls
Falls and bridge
Falls and bridge
Falls and pool
Falls and pool
Falls to pool
Falls to pool
Little waterfall
Little waterfall
Pool
Pool
Trail
Trail
Trail
Trail
Marsh
Marsh
Whatcom Falls Park Trestle
Whatcom Falls Park Trestle
Lake Whatcom
Lake Whatcom
Whatcom Park Falls Bridge
Whatcom Park Falls Bridge
Whatcom Park Falls downstream
Whatcom Park Falls downstream
Conditions on this trail can change over time — trailheads move, access rules shift, and businesses close. This post reflects what I found when I did the hike.

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