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Lake Whatcom – Whirlpool Falls loop from Geneva

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Lake Whatcom – Whirlpool Falls loop from Geneva

Moderate

4.8

(8360)

9,967

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Lake Whatcom – Whirlpool Falls loop from Geneva

02:40

42.7km

360m

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: May 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 40.3 km for 308 m

After 41.3 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.85 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. …

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13.2 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.

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39.2 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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39.7 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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40.6 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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40.6 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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41.1 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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41.7 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 …

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42.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

3.50 km

3.20 km

2.34 km

115 m

Surfaces

37.4 km

3.09 km

2.16 km

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Lake Whatcom – Whirlpool Falls loop from Geneva

Agate Bay Preserve

North Shore Road along Lake Whatcom

Lake Whatcom

Railroad Trail Bridge

Stone Bridge

Whirlpool Falls

Whatcom Falls

Derby Pond

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