Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

Whirlpool Falls – Whatcom Falls loop from Geneva

Routes

Running trails & routes

Whirlpool Falls – Whatcom Falls loop from Geneva

Easy

2.9

(29)

runners

Whirlpool Falls – Whatcom Falls loop from Geneva

00:30

4.70km

40m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

534 m

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

2.59 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

3.46 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

3.46 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

3.95 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

4.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.33 km

701 m

332 m

329 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

1.18 km

317 m

217 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

10°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Hard

Chuckanut Drive

02:15h

21.4km

210m

Moderate

Duck Lake and Smugglers Cove Trail Loop

00:48h

6.81km

210m

Moderate

Cap Sante Park to Cranberry Lake loop

01:25h

12.7km

190m

Moderate

111

Lake Padden loop from Lake Padden

00:40h

6.10km

90m

Moderate

Lake Padden View – Lake Padden loop from Lake Padden

01:18h

11.5km

150m

Easy

Lake Padden View – Lake Padden loop from Lake Padden

00:27h

4.30km

30m

Moderate

Boulevard Park – South Bay Trail loop from Sehome Hill Arboretum

01:14h

11.9km

100m

Moderate

Bellingham Bay Waterfront loop from Bellingham

00:52h

8.33km

70m

Hard

Fairhaven Park Labyrinth – Fairhaven Park Labyrinth loop from Bellingham Fairhaven

02:32h

23.5km

270m

Moderate

Maritime Heritage Park loop from Bellingham

00:50h

8.14km

20m

Hard

Boulevard Park – South Bay Trail loop from Bay to Baker Greenway

01:58h

18.9km

110m

Moderate

Lake Padden – Lake Padden View loop from Lake Padden

00:56h

8.22km

90m

Whirlpool Falls – Whatcom Falls loop from Geneva

Derby Pond

Railroad Trail Bridge

Stone Bridge

Whirlpool Falls

Whatcom Falls

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️