interurban trail

The gem of the Interurban Trail is Arroyo Park. Trails follow a beautiful creek under a dense forest canopy. In the fall, salmon can be seen spawning in the creek. Great for walks or just sitting along the creek. Cross the bridge and hike one of the many trails leading into the Chuckanut Mountains. There are two parking areas along Old Sammish Road near Chuckanut Drive.

But with more Nature!It passes nearby houses and delves into the woods.One can get lost there as there are so many miles of trail and options. One can never really get lost as it is in a city;)

This trail to suitable for either hiking, jogging, or biking. You might encounter another hiker or two along the way. There is a splendid view of Bellingham Bay at one point close to where the trail turns into a private paved road. A good way to get some exercise.

Sone trails were a little hard to find, so get a map on line. When we were confused we just asked people- easy to do, people are super friendly in bellingham.

This trail has tons of entry points all over the city, which makes it perfect to go from point A to point B without needing a car while enjoying nature. Perfect walk with kids (they can skip ahead) & strollers or just a great bicycle ride.

We got on the trail around 10th street and walked toward the Bay. We only met one person along the way and when we got to a crossroad we saw a man relieving himself without any trace of embarrassment. It was fairly dark and gloomy on that stretch of path and we left it as soon as possible. We walked a ways further and then decided to walk the streets to our car so we wouldn't have to be near the young fellow who thought the trail was his personal bathroom. Back in our car we drove to the part of the trail that runs along the water where there are bathrooms (the man should really avail himself of this luxury) and places for kids to play. We walked along the waterfront for a short distance and decided to do more exploring further on. I wouldn't recommend the darker portions of the trail if you're a woman and you're alone.

The trail has an abundance of entry points and includes everything from city views to parks to bay views. One of our favorite portions is near the waterfront and Boulevard Park. Good for walking and bicycles.

Bellingham's Interurban Trail is actually a long system of connected trails originating in the Fairhaven District and following Padden Creek to the Sehome District, then following scenic Chuckanut Drive to Larrabee State Park. Most travels through dense, lush, beautiful coastal rainforest. There are spurs leading to Marine Park, Fairhaven Park, Lake Padden, Chuckanut Mountain, Downtown, and other interesting locations. Well graded and maintained, family and pet friendly, on mostly level ground and gentle grades (except for steep trail spurs up Chuckanut Mountain). Very few cities can boast such a beautiful trail system. But, in fact, the Interurban Trail is just the longest of many beautiful trails in Bellingham and surrounds. We are blessed to have such fabulous resources!

If you are visiting Bellingham and you enjoy walking/biking you have to take time to walk the trails. A beautiful walk would be the trail between downtown Bellingham and the artsy berg of Fairhaven. This trail has it all! It's fairly flat so perfect for families, you get to view the ocean, cross a train track, play in a park and they even built a coffee shop right into the trail! When you arrive in Fairhaven (probably a 2 mile walk/bike ride) you can shop a bit and find a delightful café for lunch. So much to see and two you will be glad you took the time!

This trail for the most part follows the grade of the Whatcom-Skagit Interurban Railway, which was then renamed Pacific Northwest Traction Company, and ran between Bellingham and Mount Vernon from 1912 to 1928 (formally disbanded in 1930). With the exception of switchbacks that replaced a former trestle over a creek near its origin on the south end of Bellingham, the grade is very gradual. The Bellingham end is well maintained, but the other end, along Chuckanut Mountain, is a rough ride, with plenty of almost cobble-sized pebbles, and lots of mud after a rain.

I did the ride from the B'ham waterfront to Larrabee State Park with my 15 yr old and 12 yr old son. The switchbacks through Arroyo Park were a bit more challenging and required us to get off our road bikes more than I would have liked, and we kept hoping for more than a few peek-a-boo views across the water. But overall a nice trail. (On the ride back from Larrabee, we detoured on Chuckanut Drive for about 0.2 miles and it saved us from re-doing the up-and-down switchbacks at Arroyo)

Trail follows an old streetcar line, so the grade is practically non-existent, except where they took out the trestles. At these points it has several steep hills which are a challenge. Otherwise, it is a nice ride to Larrabee State Park and back. (About 14 miles)

Start in Fairhaven and follow this trail all the way to Larrabee State Park, about 4.8 miles one way (or turn around at Arroyo Park, about 1.8 miles on way). Once you reach the state park, there are plenty of other trails to explore--in the forest, around small lakes, and onto rock ledges with grand views of the islands.

This is one of the many aspects that make Bellingham an amazing place. You can get ANYWHERE using the incredible interurban trail system they have - and it is well-maintained and perfect for walking, running or biking. It is also simply beautiful year-round!

Loved walking right out onto trail and being right on the bay front. The weather was glorious and the views were stunning. We met some nice locals as well as other tourists.