What: An easy walk in the semiwilderness of Lake Whatcom.
Where: Take I-5 north to Exit 253. Turn right and then left onto Lakeway Drive and drive east to Electric Avenue. Veer left onto Electric, which becomes Northshore Drive after about a mile. Stay on Northshore for 8.3 miles and turn left at the North Lake Whatcom Trailhead sign.
Length: 6.2 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy.
Beginning elevation: 200 feet.
Elevation gain: None.
Permit: None.
Notes: This popular trail along an old railroad grade wraps around the eastern edge of Lake Whatcom. The trail is wide and pretty, following the lakeshore and passing a waterfall, several streams and some big trees. Whether you’re looking for a gentle walk or a new spot to jog, the Lake Whatcom trail makes a nice change of pace.
Andy Wineke
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