South Bay Trail: 2.5 miles each way (5 miles round trip) – Travels along Bellingham Bay and across Taylor Dock directly over the Bay itself.
Start in Fairhaven at the Village Green and go north, or start in downtown Bellingham and go south. This is a spectacular place to run on a sunny day to get a glimpse of Lummi Island, the Chuckanut Mountains, and all the activities that the sea provides.
Cornwall Park: 1.1 mile loop – Features wonderful rolling trail through the woods of this popular park, as well as a few secondary trails that make for a forested, quiet run right in the middle of town.
Lake Padden [Pictured]: 2.6 miles around the lake – This rolling terrain run is another Bellingham staple. Run around beautiful Lake Padden or there are also well marked technical trails in the surrounding hills, which are much more vigorous.
Whatcom Falls Park: Trails in and around Bellingham's signature waterfall and the Whatcom Creek facilities have various distances. There are many little loops, but don't leave without snapping a uniquely Bellingham picture in front of the falls on the historic bridge.
Zuanich Point: About 3.5 miles (various distances) – From the parking lot on Roeder and Bellwether Way, this paved path goes around the Hotel Bellwether, Squalicum Harbor, and then out to Zuanich Point. A run with breathtaking views of the bay as well as Bellingham and Fairhaven.
Interurban Trail: 2 miles each way (4 miles round trip) – From Historic Fairhaven Village, head south on 10th Street to the trailhead, and follow the Interurban Trail south. This run meanders through the Padden Creek area then towards the south part of town in the forest. Railroad graded hills and a forgiving crushed gravel path make this run forgiving and fun!
Continue on Interurban Trail to Larrabee State Park: 7 miles one way (14 miles round trip) - Arrive in Arroyo Park, running along beautiful Chuckanut Creek. Then climb back out of the valley onto the Interurban trail south to Larrabee State Park. There is also parking available at Arroyo Park, which will cut off 4 miles.
Railroad Trail from Memorial Park to Whatcom Falls Park/Bloedel Donovan Park: 3 miles one way (6 miles round trip) – This crushed gravel trail takes you from Memorial Park up towards Lake Whatcom. Views from the Alabama Street pedestrian bridge overlook the city and Bellingham Bay (incredible for a run at sunset!) and it eventually leads into the series of trails at Whatcom Falls Park.
