• Boulevard Park / South Bay Trail – 2 miles of trail: Waterfront park with great views of Bellingham Bay Trail connects Fairhaven District to downtown Bellingham with a section of the boardwalk over water. Best access is at the park or in Fairhaven at 10th & Mill St. Collin & Annie Favorite

• Lake Padden Park – 2.6 miles around lake: The trail skirts this serene city park lake. There’s also 5 miles of bridal and mountain bike trails. Whatcom Falls Park – 5 1/2 miles of trail: Trails braid around Whatcom Creek in this woodland park. Features a waterfall and old stone bridge. Connects with Bloedel Donovan Park at Whatcom Lake.

• Cornwall Park – 1.5 miles of trail: Wooded park with many recreational amenities. Excellent for viewing a wide variety of trees and Squalicum Creek. Display rose garden during summer.

• Interurban Trail – 9 miles of trail: Trail connects the Fairhaven District with Larrabee State Park, running adjacent to Chuckanut Drive most of the way. Switchbacks go through Arroyo Park, or you may skirt around the park on paved roads if bicycling. There are trailheads with parking in Fairhaven Park, on Old Fairhaven Parkway, Old Samish Highway and Chuckanut Dr.
  

• Railroad Trail – 3 miles of trail: A gentle grade trail through neighborhoods. Connects Memorial Park with Bloedel Donovan Park. Views of the bay from the bridge. Look for marsh birds There are several access points or begin at one of the parks.

• Sehome Hill Arboretum – 5 miles of trail system: Wooded hill adjacent to Western Washington University. View of bay from observation tower at the summit. May drive to the top of the hill and park.

• Hovander Homestead Park / Tennant Lake (Ferndale) – 4 miles of trail: A 1 1/2 mile trail & boardwalk meanders through a wetland marsh at Tennent Lake. Climb a viewing tower, too! A 1/2 mile trail connects the lake with Hovander’s “big red barn.” There are also 2 mile``s of trail running along the river dike of the Nooksack River.

• North Lake Whatcom Park / Hertz Trail (Bellingham) – 3 miles of trail: A level scenic lakeside trail snuggled tightly between Stewart Mountain and Lake Whatcom.

• Stimpson Family Nature Reserve (Sudden Valley) – 3 mile loop trail: Stroll through a dense forest and past a large beaver pond. Cougars have been sighted in the area so pay attention. Water crossings have new wooden bridges.

• Semiahmoo Spit Trail (Blaine) – 3/4 miles paved and 3/4 mile beach walk: Easy paved trail with scenic water views next to Semiahmoo Resort. Great for a family bike ride with young children, or for bird watching. And, venture to the other side of the spit for a beach walk.

• Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve (Birch Bay) – 3/4 mile trail: Features 54 acres of forest, bluff and beach, with a 3/4 mile fully accessible trail to spectacular viewpoints of the Strait of Georgia and San Juan Islands. A switchback path descends from the bluff to access a windswept cobble beach.

• Fragrance Lake Trail (1.9 miles / 3 km): This popular trail is relatively steep and takes you to the lake. There is a nice overlook at 9/10 of a mile.

• Pine & Cedar Lakes Trail (2-3 miles): Steep for 1.5 miles, then levels off on an abandoned railroad grade. Outstanding alpine-type lakes, and vistas of Bellingham, Mt. Baker and the islands at an overlook near the lakes.

• Chuckanut Ridge Trail (4 miles): This trail meanders along the mountain ridge and offers great views. An easy way to access it is to drive up a dirt road so you’re already at the top!

• Heliotrope Ridge (3 miles): For the best and closest views of glaciers, this moderate hike also features forests, flowers, streams and waterfalls. Usually open mid-July through October (depending on snow melt).
• Horseshoe Bend (1.5 miles / 2.4km): Winds along the North Fork of the Nooksack River and is accessible most of the year.

• Yellow Aster Butte (3.6-5.0 miles / 5.8-8.0km): Trail travels through parklands, rock gardens, views of summits, streams, and meadowlands. At the summit of the butte enjoy the full panorama.

• Skyline Divide (4.5 miles)

• Picture Lake (1/2 mile / .8 km): This short easy trail, which is also wheelchair accessible, is not short on views. Get your camera out for the spectacular shot of Mt. Shuksan refecting in the lake. It also offers nice fall color.

• Fire and Ice Trail (1/2 mile / .8 km)

• Artist Ridge (1 mile / 1.6 km): This self-guided interpretive trail takes you to overlooks with great views of Mt. Baker and other peaks.

• Chain Lakes Trail (1+ miles / 1.6+ km): The first mile of this trail is nearly level, although on the side of a steep slope. It takes you to a junction with a closer view of Mt. Baker. At this point the trail splits and ambitious hikers can continue to Chains Lakes or Ptarminagn Ridge (4-5 more miles). Collin & Annie Favorite

• Table Mountain (1.5 miles / 2.4 km): The first part of this hike is steep and zig zags up through lava cliffs. (Not recommended for young children). It ends at mountain top with panoramic views.

Downtown Bellingham: A traditional downtown district with cultural flair. Features specialty shops, antiques, galleries, cafes, and restaurants. Shops include The Greenhouse, Allied Arts of Whatcom County and Bella Flora. The Bellingham Farmers’ Market is on Saturdays. On James Street find Hardware Sales and Trader Joe’s.

Fairhaven: The Historic Fairhaven Village is a charming community located on the south end of Bellingham, WA. In this turn-of-the-century village you’ll find yourself amongst locally owned and operated boutique shops, fine dining, curated art galleries, hotels, spas and outdoor activities aplenty! Surrounded by bay and wooded trails it’s the perfect launching point for a hike, cycle or kayak on the bay. The Fairhaven Village Green park, much like a town square, hosts a summer Farmer’s Market, live music, and outdoor movies.