Hit the Trails

There’s no shortage of trails to run in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Over our decades of running, we’ve gathered some of our favorites here for you to read about–and explore!

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Fairhaven Runners & Walkers Signature Loop

From the store, take a left and then a right (toward Bellingham Bay) on Harris Avenue for a block to 10th Street. Turn left and continue for two blocks. When…

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Interurban Trail

From the store, take a left and then a right (toward Bellingham Bay) on Harris Avenue for a block to 10th Street. Turn left and continue for two blocks. When…

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South Bay Trail/Boulevard Park

This major trail thoroughfare from Fairhaven to downtown follows the waterfront with spectacular bay, island and sunset views. From Fairhaven Runners, follow the trail from Fairhaven Village Green north to…

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Stimpson Trail

An amazing gift to the community, the Stimpson Family Nature Reserve should be experienced at least once a season. Whether providing a cool reprieve on a hot, summer afternoon, shelter…

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Lake Padden

This just might be the most popular place for trail running in Bellingham and it’s easy to understand why. It’s extremely scenic with big ole trees and leafy sword ferns,…

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Big Rock Garden & Northridge Park

Sitting high atop Alabama and Barkley Hills, artfully hidden from nearby civilization, is a beautiful string of trails. If not for the occasional peak-a-boo view of a rooftop or the…

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Cleator Road/Chuckanut Ridge

The Chuckanut Ridge Trail is perhaps the most fun, scenic and challenging trails for running in the Bellingham area. The centerpiece of the annual Chuckanut 50K this trail offers dips,…

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Whatcom Falls Park & Whatcom Creek Trail (East)

With our ever-shortening daylight hours, it’s a wonderful treat to get outside when the sun is high in the sky. Dappled sunlight streaming through the trees in all their fall…

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