LAKE WHATCOM
PARK
LAKE WHATCOM PARK TRAIL MAP
The Trails
​Enjoy views of Lake Whatcom, the surrounding hills, waterfalls, and giant old Douglas Fir trees.
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HERTZ TRAIL
6.2 MILES ROUND TRIP WITH 60 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN, 375 FT HIGH POINT
The Hertz trail follows the shore of Lake Whatcom on the former Bellingham & Eastern Railway grade. It is an out-and-back trail that is accessible to bikes.
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CHANTERELLE TRAIL
4.8 MILES ROUND TRIP WITH 1,000 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN, 1,315 FT HIGH POINT
The Chanterelle trail heads up to a picturesque overlook with views down to the lake and out to the San Juan Islands. Multi-use trail, bikes can only ride uphill - please be respectful of hikers.
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BROWN POW
Climb up the new Chanterelle climbing trail and cross the Wickersham Truck Trail road to the top of Brown Pow. Descend down this steep and flowy black trail with roots, bridges, and ferns. Exit onto the final section of the Chanterelle Trail which allows bikes to ride downhill - heads up for hikers!
HOW TO GET THERE
Take Exit 253 off of I-5 and drive 1.7 miles east on Lakeway Drive. Turn left onto Electric Avenue, drive for 1.1 miles, and turn right onto Northshore continuing when it becomes Northshore Road. In 7.2 miles turn left and continue 0.5 mile to the trailhead (350 ft). Trailhead is located here.
Photography by Jack Goodwin & Brandon Fralic