BELLINGHAM TRAIL GUIDE

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1 BELLINGHAM TRAIL GUIDE April 2013

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3 Cordata 4 Division Street Trail 4 Bay to Baker Trail & Little Squalicum 1 Cornwall 5 Railroad Trail 11 Northridge 10 Big Rock Garden Maritime Heritage Old Village Trail 6 Whatcom Creek Trail Bloedel Donovan South Bay Trail / Downtown Trails 6 Civic Field Complex 2 Whatcom Falls 15 Sehome Arboretum 12 9 Lower Padden Creek Trails 9 Fairhaven 7 Interurban Trail Arroyo 7 Connelly Creek Nature Area 3 Lake Padden 8 Map numbers shown A digital version of this Trail Guide available at Trail Maps are available at the Bellingham s & Recreation Main Office, 210 Lottie St Bellingham, WA, 98225

4 BAY TO BAKER TRAIL, SQUALICUM CREEK PARK TRAILS AND LITTLE SQUALICUM PARK TRAILS TRAIL DESCRIPTION These trails access Birchwood, Squalicum Creek, Little Squalicum and Squalicum Beach. Dogs must be on leash, except at Little Squalicum. TRAILHEADS Little Squalicum, 640 Marine Dr. Birchwood, 2709 Cedarwood Ave. Squalicum Creek, 1001 Squalicum Way Port of Bellingham parking area - From Port of Bellingham's parking area at the west end of Roeder Avenue, take a low tide beach walk on sand and cobblestones along the Bellingham Bay shoreline. Please leash your dog on the beach. MILEAGE 0.7 mile Squalicum Beach to Pinewood Ave. /Patton St. 1.2 miles Squalicum Beach to Squalicum way at the Northwest Ave. Bridge. 1.2 Miles Squalicum Creek, from Squalicum Way to Squalicum Beach. Little Squalicum is a community park established in Facilities include beach, trails, interpretive displays and parking. Little Squalicum Creek runs through this park. Squalicum Creek is a community park established in Facilities include restroom, ballfield, parking, and trails. Future phases will add a playground, picnic facilities, fenced dog park, and basketball. Birchwood is a neighborhood park established in Facilities include playground, picnic shelter, parking and open field. Squalicum Beach is owned and managed by the Port of Bellingham. Dogs must be on-leash.

5 MERIDIAN ST GIRARD ST I*!²!P!P rev. Dec 2012 µ Map 1 I*!²!P Primary Trail (6'-12' wide) Minor Trails (1'-1 1/2' wide) W MAPLEWOOD AVE BIRCHWOOD AVE BENNETT DR PINEWOOD AVE Birchwood Elementary School CEDARWOOD AVE Birchwood SQUALICUM WAY!P NORTHWEST AVE Cornwall MARINE DR Little Squalicum!P Bellingham Technical College Bay to Baker Trail PATTON ST LAFAYETTE ST Squalicum Creek I*!²!P LYNN ST Squalicum Creek W ILLINOIS ST Tibury Pier Beach Walk Squalicum Beach ELDRIDGE AVE!P SQUALICUM WAY WEST ST MONROE ST Columbia Elementary School ELM ST ROEDER AVE Elizabeth I*!² BROADWAY ST Bay to Baker Trail, Squalicum Creek & Little Squalicum Map Miles

6 CIVIC FIELD ATHLETIC COMPLEX TRAIL DESCRIPTION Easy gravel trail begins near the Sportsplex on Civic Field Way. Follow path through the woods, then along Frank Geri Fields to a loop trail through the woods east of Puget St. This trail connects to Salmon Woods trails and to Whatcom Creek Trail. Keep your dog on-leash, please. TRAILHEAD Use any of the parking lots at Civic Field Athletic Complex. MILEAGE 1.2 mile loop. See map Civic Field Athletic Complex is a community park established in the mid-1950's. Facilities include lighted football/soccer stadium, track and field facilities, four lighted and two unlighted softball fields, lighted baseball stadium, aquatic center, playground, skate park, bike park, privately operated indoor ice and soccer facility, parking, restrooms and trails.

7 Racine St Moore St Express Dr Fraser St GERI FIELDS Æü York St SPORTS- PLEX.15 mi. loop Orleans St GERI 4 Æü Gladstone St Salmon Woods Trails continue Toledo Ct Potter St Moore St Civic Field Way JOE MARTIN STADIUM Æü start/ finish Æü CIVIC FIELD BIKE JUMPS SKATE PARK St Paul Ln St Paul St CARL COZIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARNE HANNA AQUATIC CENTER & DOWNER BALL FIELDS Pacific St Nevada St Lakeway Dr Puget St Queen St. rev. 5/2012 CIVIC FIELD ATHLETIC COMPLEX AND CIVIC TRAIL MAP Civic Trail Loop miles out and back Other trails Civic Field Track meters (.25 mile) ± Feet Map 2

8 CONNELLY CREEK TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION Relatively flat terrain along Connelly Creek through wooded canopy and open meadows. Dogs must be on leash. TRAILHEADS Limited parking on gravel shoulder at the south access on Donovan Ave. at 30 th St. North access from Ferry Ave. east of Sehome High School near Bill McDonald way. Follow the sidewalk on the south side of Donovan west for one block to Happy Valley where the trail continues south to Old Fairhaven way. There are numerous neighborhood access points. MILEAGE 1 mile - Ferry Ave. to Donovan Ave. Connelly Creek Nature Area was established in Some of the largest Sitka Spruce trees in the city are found near the creek. Happy Valley is a neighborhood park established in Facilities include playground, picnic table and trails.

9 S COLLEGE DR n Western Washington University n Fairhaven College!P Sehome Arboretum 25TH ST n Sehome High School BILL MCDONALD PKWY VOLTAIRE CT 31ST ST FERRY AVE CONNELLY CREEK TRAIL W 32ND ST 32ND ST FIELDING AVE 36TH ST.4 mi. Ferry Ave. to Taylor St..6 mi. Taylor St. to Donovan Ave..3 mi. Donovan/30th St. to Old Fairhaven Pkwy. RI D GEMONT WAY 36TH ST DOUGLAS AVE 23RD ST 23RD ST MILL AVE 24TH ST HARRIS AVE 25TH ST 26TH ST n MILL AVE TAYLOR AVE Happy Valley Elementary School DURBIN CT 27TH ST DOUGLAS AVE 30TH ST Connelly Creek Nature Area Taylor Ck 30th St. Ck Joe's Garden 31ST PL 5 Happy Valley Community Garden TAYLOR AVE Connelly Creek 34TH ST SAMISH WAY 36TH ST LARRABEE AVE WILSON AVE 24TH ST Interurban Trail 24TH ST Nov Padden Creek MCKENZIE AVE Use Sidewalk DONOVAN AVE Happy Valley Connelly Creek WILSON AVE OLD FAIRHAVEN PKWY 30TH ST COWGILL AVE MCKENZIE AVE 31ST ST BONNIE LN 32ND ST WILSON AVE DONOVAN AVE DONOVAN AVE 35TH ST LARRABEE AVE 36TH ST.not to scale Map 3

10 CORDATA PARK Cordata, acquired by the City in 2007, features trails, benches and interpretive signs. Additional park development is planned for the future. Birding opportunities abound with the variety of habitats. Dogs on-leash. TRAILHEADS Walk-in trail access at west end of Horton Road and off of Cordata way, north of Horton Road. No on-street parking. Trail users may park at Birchwood Presbyterian Church, located at 400 Meadowbrook Ct., in signed designated spaces only. Please respect their private property.

11 PICKETT RD WILTSE LN ALDRICH RD Cordata East Bear Creek Birchwood! P Presbytarian Church 0.6 mi. MEADOWBROOK CT QUINN CT PACIFIC RIM WAY CORDATA PKWY W HORTON RD SEQUOIA DR RYZEX WAY E ast Bear Creek THOMAS RD Cordata Elementary School WINTERGREEN CIR LARRA BEE RD Silver Creek NORT FESTIV AL BLVD W STUART RD Middle Fork Spring SUMAC LN H WIND CIR GARLAND LN ALDRICH RD MAHOGANY AVE VIOLET LN JUNE R D PALISADE JUNE RD VILLAGE DR SILVERBELL E VILLA G Division Street Trail Cordata Trail E LN W KELLOGG RD ELIZA AVE Whatcom Community College WESTERLY R D O Miles RCA LN CALLUNA CT W KELLOGG RD SHORT ST rev. Dec WESTERLY RD µ Map 4

12 CORNWALL PARK TRAILS TRAIL DESCRIPTION Level gravel and paved trails in the park interior. Gravel trails in wooded areas. Dogs must be on a leash, please. TRAILHEADS: Three main park entrances and parking areas: Meridian St. at Squalicum Way. Meridian St. at Maplewood Ave. North end of Cornwall Ave. Cornwall is a community park established in Facilities include two picnic shelters, two playgrounds, a spray park, disc golf, trails, restrooms, parking, basketball court, tennis & pickle ball courts, multi-purpose field, horseshoe pits, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Squalicum Creek provides seasonal interest with salmon runs and waterfalls. Maps of the Cornwall disc golf course and a Cornwall history brochure are available at the Cornwall office. BUG LAKE TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION Unimproved dirt trail with some un-bridged creek crossings. Fishing is allowed. See fishing regulations. Portions of the trail may be impassable during high water. Dogs on leash. TRAILHEAD From Squalicum way at intersection with Birchwood Ave. No parking. MILEAGE 0.1 mile one-way along south side of the lake

13 Squalicum Creek Greenway Open Space Miles City of Bellingham s & Recreation 3424 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA Map 5 TO 5 s and Recreation Main Office Lawn IA Basketball Court I* ÆI ÆI IA Disc Golf Shelter Cornwall Playground & Spraypark BIRCHWOOD AVE S q u a l i c u m C e r e k Squalicum Creek Greenway Open Space SQUALICUM PKWY Bug Lake MERIDIAN ST VALLETTE ST PEABODY ST Tennis Courts Horseshoe Pits Playground IA I* IA Lawn Shelter ÆI view Elementary School COOLIDGE DR St. Joseph's Hospital Cornwall Trails and Bug Lake Trail Map rev. Oct W INDIANA ST Public Rose Garden Primary Trail (6'-12' wide) Minor Trails (1'-3' wide) ±

14 DOWNTOWN TRAILS OLD VILLAGE TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION: This urban trail through the Lettered Streets neighborhood is sometimes shared with traffic entering driveways and private property. The trail connects Old Town with Elizabeth and surrounding neighborhoods. Please keep your dogs on leash along this busy, urban trail. TRAILHEADS: North access at Broadway St. South access and parking lot at Maritime Heritage. MILEAGE: 0.5 mile from Broadway St. to Maritime Heritage WHATCOM CREEK TRAIL (WEST) and Maritime Heritage See Maps 14. DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT TRAILS Squalicum Harbor Trail, maintained by the Port of Bellingham, starts at Bellwether on the Bay, located on Bellwether Way, and follows the Squalicum Harbor shoreline. South Bay Trail starts at Railroad and Maple and runs along Bellingham Bay. See Map 13. Dogs must be on leash. THE DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL LANDMARKS WALKING TOUR Several historical landmarks located in Downtown Bellingham are shown on this map. For a detailed history of each landmark, visit the City s history website: Legend 1. Territorial Courthouse (a.k.a. Richards Building) (1858, NRHP) 2. Pickett House (1856, NRHP) 3. First Congregational Church (c. 1902) 4. Immanuel School of Industries (1906, NRHP) 5. Lottie Roth Block (1890, NRHP) 6. Great Northern Freight Depot (1905) 7. Great Northern Passenger Depot (1927, NRHP) 8. Andall Building (1913) 9. Waterfront Tavern (c. 1910) 10. New Whatcom City Hall ( , NRHP) 11. Salmon Woman Totem Pole (2000) 12. Bellingham City Hall (1939) 13. Whatcom County Railway & Light Power Station ( ) 14. Elizabeth (1906) 15. Aftermath Club (1904, NRHP)

15 ELDRIDGE AV ROEDER AV WASHINGTON ST ELDRIDGE AV UTTER ST WALNUT ST ELM ST VICTO Squalicum Harbor Promenade Bellweather Waterfront WILLIAMS ST MADISON ST Broadway Overlook^ MONROE ST Elizabeth 14 I* Tennis 15 PARK ST J ST 4 BANCROFT ST W HOLLY ST Playground I ST F ST BROADWAY ST G ST ASTOR ST ROEDER AV Old Village Trail 5 H ST 6 7 Whatcom Creek Waterway F ST 1 3 Fouts CLINTON ST 2 E ST 8 D ST C ST GIRARD ST HALLECK ST DUPONT ST ELLSWORTH ST Maritime Heritage 9 Maritime Pavillion Playground I* Battersby Field Fish Hatchery 11 Old Town Museum 10 BAY ST Trails COMMERCIAL ST Whatcom Middle School Police LOTTIE ST CENTRAL AV W CHAMPION ST Downtown Trails Municipal Court City Hall 12 County Courthouse Library FLORA ST IA To South Bay Trail & Fairhaven District Map 13 Wider Multi-use Trails Narrower Foot Trails E MAGNOLIA ST CORNWALL AV RAILROAD AV NEW ST B ST Whatco A ST Senior Center YOUNG ST Mount Baker Theater ± Feet City of Bellingham s & Recreation 3424 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA CORNWALL AV m Creek Trail Bridge closed (2013) Downtown Bellingham Bellingham High School rev. April 2013 Map 6 N STATE ST OHIO ST 13 E CHAMPION ST Whatcom C reek KANSAS ST To Whatcom Falls Maps 14 & 15 FRANKLIN ST

16 INTERURBAN TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION The Interurban Trail connects the Fairhaven Historic District with Larrabee State following a former electric rail line. This is an easy trail, except for a steep section through Arroyo. Mostly wooded with some scenic views of Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and the San Juan Islands. Please keep your dog on leash. TRAILHEADS North access at 10 th St. and Donovan Ave. South access with fee parking at Larrabee State. Several parking areas available - see map. MILEAGE 1.8 miles - 10 th St. and Donovan Ave. to Arroyo. 6.6 miles - 10 th St. and Donovan Ave. to Larrabee State. ARROYO PARK TRAILS TRAIL DESCRIPTION Moderate to difficult trails through densely wooded area. Chuckanut Creek runs through this park. Dogs may be off leash, if under voice control. TRAILHEADS Three parking areas two east of Chuckanut Drive on Old Samish Rd. The third is at the North Chuckanut Trailhead parking lot south of Old Samish Rd., on the east side of N. Chuckanut Dr. MILEAGE 0.75 mile - Old Samish Rd. to California St. Arroyo was established in Facilities include parking and trails. The park is a starting point for Whatcom County and Larrabee State s extensive trail systems in the Chuckanut Mountains.

17 INTERURBAN TRAIL MAP..6 mi. 10th St. to Rotary Trailhead Primary Trail (6'-12' wide) 1.2 mi. Rotary Trailhead to Old Samish Rd. Secondary Trail (2'-4' wide).8 mi. Old Samish Rd to California St. 4 mi. California St. to Larrabee State Minor Trails (1'-1 1/2' wide) 1/2 mile trail markers (2013) not to scale Padden Lagoon HARRIS AVE See Lower Padden Trail Map HAWTHORN RD I_ 10TH ST 12TH ST DON O VAN AVE n Fairhaven Village Green 14TH ST INTERURBAN TRAIL Fairhaven Middle School I_ HARRIS AVE Æü Fairhaven DONOVAN AVE Æü 21ST ST Rotary Trailhead 24TH ST Padden Creek OLD FAIRHAVEN PKWY Connelly Creek Nature Area WILLOW RD Select paths shown. Please stay out of sensitive wetlands. Interurban Open Space FIELDSTON RD Eroded Sandstone Formations Beach Walk Chuckanut Bay Beach Chuckanut Bay Open Space Chuckanut Creek Æü Hoag's Creek INTERURBAN TRAIL Æü Arroyo Hoag's Pond Æü I TH ST 32ND ST OLD SAMISH RD Woodstock Farm Inspiration Point I[ DR N CHUCKANU T Chuckanut lands (County) rev. March 2013 To Larrabee State Map 7

18 LAKE PADDEN PARK TRAILS TRAIL DESCRIPTION An easy loop trail goes around the lake through open and wooded areas. Moderately difficult dirt trails through the woods south and east of the lake with mostly hilly terrain. Horse trailer parking at the Wilkin St. trailhead. Horses must yield to pedestrians. Padden Gorge Trail follows the creek from the dam west of the lake to 36 th St. Dogs must be on leash, except where noted. TRAILHEADS and PARKING West Entrance off of Samish Way, East of 46 th St. East Entrance, off of Samish Way, East of Governor Rd. Wilkin St. (east of 40 th St.) This is also the horse trailer parking lot. Trailhead parking and trail access on Samish Way across from Galbraith Lane. MILEAGE 2.6 mile loop trail around the Lake. 5.1 miles of multipurpose trails south and east of the Lake. Lake Padden is a community park established in Facilities include two picnic shelters, playground, beach with swimming area, restrooms, trails, parking, basketball court, softball fields, multi-purpose fields, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and fenced dog park. Lake Padden was once the drinking water source for Bellingham. Lake Padden Golf Course was rated by Golf Digest as one of the best municipal courses in the state. This beautiful 18 hole golf course is a full service facility offering complete practice facilities, golf lessons, snack bar and club rentals. (360)

19 " " #.31 mi..22 mi. 730'+ IA.32 mi. rev.dec mi. ".37 mi. 940' + # Galbraith Ln. Map 8 Padden Gorge Padden Creek 40th St. # hurst Ck IA " ".3 mi. Samish Wy. Wilkin St. IA I* IA IQ tennis courts beach Dock Lake Padden +450' 48th St. Governor Ck Governor Rd. Yew St. IT IA IA A I* I Dock IQ IA Lake Padden Trail Map Lake Padden Golf Course To Galbraith Mountain Trails (non-city) ".35 mi..6 mi. 2.6 mi. loop trail around lake IA I* basketball court I5 " Dog water exercise area.1 mi. IA ball fields IA I* " fenced dog exercise area bridge â +815' The dog off-leash trails are east of the creek crossing. # Padde n Ck.41 mi..16 mi. " big fallen trees power lines.1 mi. ] Legend IA I* IQ ing Restroom Covered Picnic Shelter Picnic Area Playground Trail Types Easy " Moderate # Difficult :.9 mi. 655'+!!!!!!!!! Miles ".33 mi. Dog Exercise Area

20 LOWER PADDEN TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION Easy trail with gently rolling terrain, following lower Padden Creek. Salmon can be observed in the late fall. Padden Lagoon has an observation deck for viewing marine wildlife and Fairhaven Harbor. Please keep your dogs on leash. TRAILHEADS West access at Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (4 th Ave.) East access in the Fairhaven Historic District at the intersection of 10 th St. and Donovan Ave. Several access points from neighborhood streets. MILEAGE 0.4 mile - from 4 th St. to 10 th St. FAIRHAVEN PARK TRAILS TRAIL DESCRIPTION Mostly flat gravel and dirt trails in wooded park setting. In late fall salmon can be observed in Padden Creek. Dogs must be on leash. TRAILHEAD ing lot in Fairhaven on Chuckanut Drive. MILEAGE 0.5 mile of loop trails Fairhaven is a community park established in Facilities include two picnic shelters, a pavilion, a playground, a spray park, a basketball court, tennis courts, trails, a multi-purpose field, parking, restrooms, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Padden Creek provides seasonal interest with salmon runs and waterfalls.

21 WILSON AV 20TH ST FAIRHAVEN PARKWAY JULIA AV LINDSAY AV 22ND ST CODY AV HAPPY CT To Arroyo and Larrabee State Map 9 25TH ST BENNETT AV Marine (Port owned) I*IA Beach B e l l i n g h a m B a y MCKENZIE AV Post Point Wastewater Plant IA 4TH ST 4TH ST 6TH ST Taylor Dock Fairhaven Village Padden Green Lagoon Overlook ^ Lower Pa dden Trail DONOVAN AV 8TH ST HARRIS AV Padden Creek 10TH ST 11TH ST I* 11TH ST 12TH ST 12TH ST DONOVAN AV 14TH ST 15TH ST TAYLOR AV 16TH ST 13TH ST GAMBIER AV DOUGLAS AV KNOX AV 17TH ST 18TH ST 19TH ST 19TH ST MILL AV HARRIS AV MCKENZIE AV DONOVAN AV 21ST ST 20TH ST LARRABEE AV 22ND ST DOUGLAS AV 23RD ST 24TH ST South Bay Trail Bellingham Tennis Club Lower Padden Trail & Fairhaven Trails IH Legend Primary Trail Secondary Trail Minor Trail ± City ,000 1,250 1,500 Feet of Bellingham s & Recreation 3424 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA SHORE- WOOD DR BAY SIDE RD TERRACE PL MIDDLEFIELD RD BAYSIDE RD WILSON AV COWGILL AV BAYSIDE PL HA WTHORN RD WILLOW RD PL PARK RIDGE RD Community Garden Pavillion Fairhaven Middle School Entrance UNDERHILL RD WILLOW CT N CHUCKANUT DR I n t e IA I* COWGILL AV r u r b a n T r a Fairhaven i l Spray & Playground Shelter IA JULIA AV Updated: Oct WILLOW RD IRIS LN

22 NORTHRIDGE PARK TRAILS Northridge, established in 1991, has trails winding through second growth Douglas Fir forest with wetland pockets. Dogs must be on leash. TRAIL DESCRIPTION There are multiple gravel connector trails to neighborhood streets and one main loop trail through Northridge. Three trail segments contain steps. TRAILHEADS Neighborhood street parking only. Trail access at E. McLeod Road, Carrington Way, Magrath Road, Woodside Way, and Chandler way. MILEAGE 0.7 mile Main Loop Trail 0.2 mile Chandler way to Northridge Loop o Contains steps 0.3 mile E. McLeod Road to Northridge Loop o Contains steps

23 Primary Trail (6'-12' wide) Minor Trail (1'-1 1/2' wide) Other Silver Beach Preserve rev. Oct µ Map 10 HANNEGAN RD Railroad Trail Map 11 E SUNSET DR St. Clair Detention Basin BRANDYWINE WAY 0.2 mi. public trail (ends at utility road) SUSSEX DR BRISTOL WAY CHANDLER PKWY KLIPSUN TRAIL steps WEST HILLS PL NORTHRIDGE PARK steps HIGHFIELD CT WOODSIDE WAY SPYGLASS DR BRIDLEWOOD CT E MCLEOD RD 0.2 mi. 0.1 mi. steps TANGLEWOOD LN Squalicum High School Main Loop Trail 0.7 mi mi. 0.1 mi. 0.1 mi. 0.3 mi. 0.1 mi. CARRINGTON WAY MAGRATH RD 0.1 mi. steps WELLING RD SPRING COULEE RD LAHTI DR BARKLEY BLVD SPRINGLAND LN Barkley Tunnel Sylvan Pond NORTHRIDGE PARK TRAILS Miles

24 RAILROAD TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION Gentle grade, gravel trail. Views of Bellingham Bay from the Alabama Street Overpass. Wildlife and marsh birds may be observed at St. Clair Pond, Scudder's Pond and Lake Whatcom. Please keep dogs on leash. TRAILHEADS East access from the parking lot at Bloedel Donovan. West access at Memorial on King St. Many access points from neighborhood streets. MILEAGE 3.2 miles - Memorial to Bloedel Donovan. KLIPSUN TRAIL TRAIL DESCRIPTION Steep grade, gravel trail with some steps. This trail connects the Railroad Trail to Northridge. Dogs must be on-leash. TRAILHEADS ing at Big Rock Garden. East access at the north end of Sylvan St. West access from Railroad Trail south of St. Clair Detention Pond. Several access points from neighborhood streets. MILEAGE 0.6 mile - Railroad Trail to Northridge. Memorial is a neighborhood park established in Big Rock Garden was established in The Garden is home to a permanent sculpture exhibit and hosts sculpture shows. The Japanese style gardens are maintained with the help of volunteers. Facilities include parking, restrooms and trails.

25 Sylvan Pond I*! P Big Rock Garden SILVER BEACH AVE ELECTRIC AVE PETERS ST Bloedel Donovan! P Silver Beach Preserve Silver Beach Elementary School L a k e W h a t c o m I*!² µ rev. Nov 2012! P JAM E S ST Primary Trail (6'-12' wide) Minor Trail (1'-1 1/2' wide) E SUNSET DR Barkley Trail St. Clair Detention Basin CHANDLER PKWY Northridge Map 10 Memorial ORLEANS ST E ILLINOIS ST BARKLEY BLVD WOBURN ST RAILROAD TRAIL Barkley Village Mall Roosevelt Nature Area Roosevelt Elementary School KLIPSUN TRAIL Barkley Tunnel RAILROAD TRAIL NORTHSHORE DR / 5 ALABAMA ST Alabama Bridge DAKIN ST PACIFIC ST Roosevelt! P I* YEW ST Scudder's Pond Whatcom Lagoon KING ST IOWA ST WHATCOM CREEK T R AIL Whatcom Falls St. Clair I*!²! P Railroad Trail Klipsun Trail (trail has steep sections) 1 mi. Memorial to Woburn St..6 mi. Railroad Trail to Barkley Tunnel.6 mi. Woburn St. to Klipsun Trail.6 mi. Barkley Tunnel to Big Rock Garden.6 mi. Klipsun Trail to Alabama St. (Bridge) 1 mi. Alabama St. to Bloedel Donovan via Whatcom Creek Bridge RAILROAD TRAIL Miles Map 11

26 SEHOME HILL ARBORETUM TRAILS TRAIL DESCRIPTION Moderately steep, unpaved, gravel and dirt trails through wooded terrain. Paved paths with slight grade at the summit. Observation tower north of the parking lot on the summit with views of Bellingham and beyond. General trail maps on site. Dogs must be on leash, except where noted. TRAILHEADS ing at the top of the hill inside the park. Take 25 th St. north from Bill McDonald way. Several pedestrian access points: North: From the end of Jersey St. and E. Myrtle St. West: From the W.W.U. campus South: From the northern end of 25 th St. East: From Allen Avenue and 32 nd St. MILEAGE 6.0 miles of trails Sehome Arboretum was established in Facilities include trails, parking, overlook tower and interpretive displays. Sehome Arboretum is a backdrop to Western Washington University. A walking tour of the University s outdoor sculpture collection is a recommended addition to any walk in the Arboretum.

27 3 VOLTAIRE CT 32ND ST 33RD ST N 34TH ST SEHOME HILL ARBORETUM TRAIL MAP Paved Trail (6'-12' wide) Dirt Trail (2'-4' wide) Dirt Foot Paths (1'-2' wide) gobservation Tower [Í Dog On-leash Trails µ BOULEVARD ST ALDER ST MOREY N GARDEN TER AVE N STATE ST HIGHLAND DR E PINE ST N FOREST ST W CAMPUS WAY Western Washington University LANDSLIDE (1935) OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER N GARDEN ST Old Main SOUTH CAMPUS TR.25 mi "M E COLLEGE WAY "M E OAK ST "M HIGH ST QUIET ROCKS AREA MILLER HALL TR HUNTOON TR.45 mi INDIAN ST JERSEY ST. TR.26 mi.18 mi.14 mi S R E SERVOIR TR.11 mi DOUGLAS FIR TR.2 mi TOWER.23 mi TR.14 mi NORTH RIDGE TR g TO W ER.2 TR TUNNEL RIDGE TR.35 mi IA.1 6 mi HUNTOON TR.2 4 mi.24 mi TUNNEL JERSEY ST RESERVOIR E MYRTLE ST KEY ST OBSERVATION TOWER COMMUNICATIONS TOWER.3 mi KEY ST E LAUREL ST LIBERTY ST MASON ST NEWELL ST ABBOTT ST 34TH ST E MAPLE ST OTIS ST ABBOTT ST 35TH ST 35TH ST 20TH ST W C OLLEGE WAY BILL MCDONALD PKWY Fairhaven College S COLLEGE DR ARBORETUM WY.2 mi "M IA.08 mi.09 mi.4 mi DOUGLAS FIR TR.09 mi SOUTH RIDGE TR.43 mi.10 mi.17 mi 25TH ST.25 mi 25th St.2 mi BIRNAM WOOD TR.16 mi Sehome High School BILL MCDONALD PKWY 31ST ST FERRY AVE ADAMS AVE W 32ND ST 32ND ST FIELDING AVE SAMISH WAY 36TH ST rev. Dec Miles Map 12

28 SOUTH BAY TRAIL AND BOULEVARD PARK TRAIL DESCRIPTION Gentle grade, gravel trial with scenic views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands. Trail follows 10 th street between Taylor Dock and Douglas Ave. Dogs must be on leash. TRAILHEADS ing at Boulevard and on S. State St. North access at Railroad Ave. and Maple St. South access at 10 th St. and Mill Ave. MILEAGE 0.4 mile - Maple St. to Wharf St. 1.4 miles - Wharf St. to Pattle Point in Boulevard. 0.5 mile - Pattle Point to Fairhaven Village Green at Mill Ave. Boulevard is a community park established in Located on Bellingham Bay, this park is a favorite for sunset viewing and recreating by the waterfront. Facilities include playground, picnic tables, barbecues, interpretive displays, performance stage, trails, parking, restrooms, and pocket beaches. There is also a coffee shop with fireplace, wireless internet and views of Bellingham Bay. Taylor Dock is a historic structure once used to support waterfront industry. It was reconstructed and opened for public use in Fairhaven Village Green was established in Facilities include restrooms, seating, a stage, pergola and drinking fountains, all in Historic Fairhaven.

29 Taylor Dock South Bay Trail & Boulevard µ B e l l i n g h a m Dingy Dock Fairhaven Village Green rev. March 2013 City of Bellingham s & Recreation 3424 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA TH ST I* BAYVIEW DR 11TH ST B a y I* 12TH ST 13TH ST Library IH S STATE ST ADAMS AV 14TH ST IA EASTON AV BENNETT AV TAYLOR AV Fairhaven District Trails 1/2 mile markers Note: Start point 1/2 mile markers is located in front of La Fiamma I* IA Boulevard (see detail) IA JM 17TH ST Miles S GARDEN ST S o u t h B JM Stairs Beach a y PALM ST MOREY AV T r Beach Taylor Dock Whatcom Creek Waterway a i l HI GH LAND DR BOULEVARD ST WHARF ST JM Stairs Trestle PINE ST Pattle Point Trestle I[ Future Waterfront To Squalicum Harbor CORNWALL AV N FOREST ST 11th St. South Boulevard N GARDEN ST HIGH ST Lower Level ing Seaview Dr. E ROSE ST IVY ST Overpass to State St. I: I* 12th St. Downtown Bellingham RAILROAD N STATE ST E LAUREL ST I S. State St. Easton St. E MAPLE ST Adams St. 1/2 mile Trail Markers start point (note) E CHESTNUT ST Saturday Market I I* E HOLLY ST INDIAN ST JERSEY ST South Bay Trail Upper Beach Ī 14th St Miles Boulevard Detail Map 13

30 WHATCOM CREEK TRAIL (WEST) TRAIL DESCRIPTION Easy paved and gravel trails. At Maritime Heritage, trails on either side of the creek lead to falls. Trails continue on both sides of the creek to Grand Ave., then follow one side or the other Railroad Ave. The bridge crossing the creek was damaged during a fire in November 2012 and is closed until funding for replacement becomes available. At the bridge, the trail forks right to Railroad Ave. The trail route continues along a street route: Ellis St., to Kansas St., cross State St. and follow Meador Avenue. Just before the I-5 overpass, trail continues along the creek to Whatcom Falls. Dogs must be on leash, except along the waterline trail in Whatcom Falls. TRAILHEADS ing lot off C Street at Maritime Heritage. Many access points from downtown streets. MILEAGE See map Maritime Heritage is a community park established in Facilities include a program building, amphitheater, fish hatchery, picnic tables, barbecues, trails, interpretive displays, parking, and restrooms. Whatcom Creek provides seasonal interest with large salmon runs and waterfalls.

31 DUPONT ST Fish Hatchery Æü Æ* Maritime Heritage Whatcom Middle School Battersby Field Falls BAY ST Police COMMERCIAL ST D ST City Hall County Courthouse Whatcom Museum N COMMERCIAL ST C ST CORNWALL AVE N STATE ST B ST WHATCOM CREEK UNITY ST A ST YOUNG ST CORNWALL AVE RAILROAD AVE Downtown Bellingham Bellingham High School YORK ST E CHAMPION ST N FOREST ST KENTUCKY ST ELLIS ST N GARDEN ST Miles TRAIL VIRGINIA ST â â â â ELLIS ST KANSAS ST FRANKLIN ST GRANT ST OHIO ST â â â â â â â â ââ â Bridge Closed 2013 GRANT ST HUMBOLDT ST N STATE ST â â â HUMBOLDT ST â W h â â â IRON ST IRON ST a t c o m JAMES ST JAMES ST MEADOR AVE â â â â â â e C r e â â KING ST KING ST k â â â â LINCOLN ST POTTER ST 5 â MOORE ST â â â I-5 Underpass â â Primary Trail (6'-12' wide) Minor Trails (1'-1 1/2' wide) On Street Route µ FRASER ST IOWA ST Racine Bridge WHATCOM CRE EK TRAIL Civic Athletic Complex Æ* Æü PUGET ST RACINE TO WHATCOM FALLS PARK on trail Salmon Woods Open Space ST PAUL ST rev. April mi. Holly St. to Falls.1 mi. Falls to City Hall.4 mi. City Hall to Railroad Bridge.7 mi. Railroad Ave. Bridge to I-5 underpass.4 mi. I-5 to Racine Bridge.4 mi. Racine Bridge to Civic Athletic Complex.5 mi. Racine Bridge to Whatcom Falls WHATCOM CREEK TRAIL (WEST) MAP City of Bellingham - s & Recreation 3424 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA Map 14

32 WHATCOM FALLS PARK TRAILS and WHATCOM CREEK TRAIL (EAST) TRAIL DESCRIPTION Rolling, gravel trails along the creek with some steep grades and stairs. Dogs may be off leash along a stretch of the waterline trail. See map for details. TRAILHEADS See map for parking. Several walk-in entrances: Woburn St. at Yew St./Iowa St. Woburn St. at Fraser St. Electric Ave. at Kansas Ave. Electric Ave. at Flynn St. Iowa Dr. at Erie St. MILEAGE See map Whatcom Falls is a community park established in Facilities include two picnic shelters, playgrounds, a multi-purpose field, a basketball court, tennis courts, barbecues, picnic tables, restrooms, trails, interpretive displays, a fish hatchery and parking. The stone bridge is an excellent waterfall viewing spot. Educational signage about local fish is located at the fish hatchery. A brochure detailing Whatcom Falls history and points of interest is available at the Cornwall office. Bloedel Donovan is a community park established in Facilities include a community building, a pavilion, a preschool, playground, a swimming area and beach, parking, restrooms, trails, a basketball court, sand volleyball courts, multi-purpose field, a boat launch, picnic tables and barbecues. Located on impressive Lake Whatcom, it is a favorite beach hang-out in the summer.

33 Bloedel Donovan Whatcom Creek Trail (North of Creek).4 mi. Woburn St. to St. Clair St..5 mi. St. Clair St. to Stone Bridge (Falls).4 mi. Stone Bridge to Railroad Trail.2 mi. Railroad Trail to Bloedel Donovan Whatcom Creek Trail (East of Creek).6 mi. Bloedel Donovan to Fish Hatchery Waterline Trail.6 mi. Woburn St. to Waterline Bridge.3 mi. Waterline Bridge to Fish Hatchery Scudder's Pond Ö Whatcom Lagoon TO ALABAMA ST. Preschool!P Bloedel Pavillion Bloedel Gym I* Lake Whatcom TRAIL TO DOWNTOWN Map 14 Ö steps W h a t c o m Hatched area is sensitive due to hazard trees and for forest recovery from 1999 pipeline explosion. C r e St. Clair I*!P e k Railroad Trail steps steps Rail road Trail bridge Railroad Trestle (1916) WOBURN ST Ö FRASER ST. TO DOWNTOWN " Magnolia Creek Bayview Cemetery Cemetery Creek Operations Office Cemetery Office Waterline Trail Whatcom Falls steps Fish Hatchery bridge I*!P tot lot playground } } } } Whatcom Falls } } Stone Bridge (1939) } } } Hanna Creek Lower Whatcom Falls access from Lakeway Ave.!P tennis courts Derby Pond Ö ST CLAIR ST ERIE ST IOWA DR LAKEWAY DRSILVER BEACH RD ELECTRIC AVE Upper Whatcom Falls access from Electric Ave. BIRCH ST. TO GALBRAITH MNT. Primary Trail (6'-12' wide) Minor Trails (1'-1 1/2' wide) Dog Off-leash Trails ² Feet rev. Dec Map 15

34 OTHER TRAILS WATERFRONT TRAILS & BEACHES Boulevard & Taylor Dock (South Bay Trail Map) Squalicum Harbor Promenade (Port of Bellingham) Padden Lagoon Overlook to Marine around the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (Larrabee & Fairhaven Trail Map) Chuckanut Beach ( Interurban Trail Map) Little Squalicum Beach (Bay to Baker Trail Map) SUNSET POND TRAIL DESCRIPTION Gravel trail north of pond provides water access. Dirt trail on south side of pond, connects to trail easement on stairs at Sunset Pond Apts. and leads to Orleans St. All trails plus the water are designated for dog training and water exercise. Dogs must be under voice control when off leash. TRAILHEAD Access and parking off James St. Rd. MILEAGE North trail: 0.2 mile one-way South trail: 0.3 mile one-way to gate at the apartments Sunset Pond : Facilities include parking and trails. Fishing is allowed. See fishing regulations. WHATCOM COUNTY PARK TRAILS Call Whatcom County s and Recreation for trail brochures and information about more trails that are just outside the Bellingham city limits. You can also view this information online:

35 BIKE TRAILS MAP You may also be interested in a City bike trails map: GALBRAITH MOUNTAIN TRAILS A vast network of mountain biking trails with trailheads on City property. Most of the trails are on private property. The trails change frequently. Please check maps which are available at local stores and on various websites. Bellingham s & Open Spaces are shaded green on this map.

36 City of Bellingham Animal Related Regulations The purpose of this information is to acquaint you with the City Laws and Policies relating to having animals within City of Bellingham facilities. (Bellingham Municipal Code ) GENERAL REGULATIONS All dogs in City s must be under control by means of being ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES (the owner or handler must be in possession of one leash per dog at all times) unless in an area designated for dog exercise and training. The owner or handler of any dog is to REMOVE FECAL MATTER deposited by their animal on public property or public easement before the owner leaves the immediate area where the fecal matter was deposited. The owner or handler of any dog must have in their possession the equipment necessary to remove their dog s fecal matter when accompanied by said dog on public property or public easement. CERTIFIED SERVICE DOGS ARE EXEMPT FROM THIS POLICY Service Dogs are defined as those dogs that have been professionally trained and certified as Service Animals. OFF-LEASH DOG EXERCISE AND TRAINING AREAS All dog owners/handlers are still responsible for having voice or sound control of their animal in designated exercise areas. When possible conflict exists within use of off-leash areas (particularly trails), by other people or dogs, then the owners/handlers must control their dog by leash if necessary. The owner or handler must respect all natural areas by staying on trails to minimize damage and preventing dogs from flushing, chasing or otherwise disturbing wildlife. The owner or handler must also restrict dogs in heat from off-leash areas, as well as dogs who exhibit aggressive behavior. The City has designated, by City Policy PAR the following areas where dogs can be off leash for exercise and training as signed. Fenced Off-Leash areas: The owner or handler must follow specific regulations within fenced offleash areas as posted at each site. Arroyo : All Trails Lake Padden : The fenced off-leash area near the ballfields in the southeastern part of the. Trails as designated at the east end of the between the fenced off-leash area and Galbraith entry on E. Samish. A dog water exercise area near the ballfields area (east side of lake) is signed for dog training/exercise. Dogs are restricted to entering Lake Padden only in this area. Sunset Pond: All trails plus the water are designated for water exercise and training area. Sehome Hill Arboretum: All secondary trails. Dogs must be on leashes on all paved trails plus the Jersey Street and Arboretum Walkway which are the two trails at the bottom of the Arboretum abutting the University campus. Bloedel Donovan : 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. year round. If wet weather results in turf damage, off leash dogs will only be allowed south of the parking lot, at the discretion of the Director of the s & Recreation Department. Whatcom Falls : The Waterline Trail (south of Whatcom Creek) west of the Water Treatment Plant to Bayview Cemetery and the trail from the Waterline Trail south to Lakeway. Little Squalicum : All Trails. (Note Little Squalicum Creek may contain hazardous chemicals which may be harmful to animals. Also, the Little Squalicum Beach area is NOT owned or regulated by the Bellingham s and Recreation Department.) Post Point Treatment Area: The field and trails adjacent to the treatment facility are open for dog training and exercise. City park regulations apply to this area. Maritime Heritage : 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. year round. ANIMAL RESTRICTED AREAS Due to heavy use by the public plus safety and health concerns, as well as sensitivity to art and gardens, there are several park areas where dogs and domestic animals are not allowed. A. Playgrounds B. Spray s C. Athletic Fields including but not limited to: Civic & Joe Martin Fields Frank Geri & Downer Fields Squalicum Creek Ballfield Battersby Field D. Tennis Courts E. Big Rock Garden F. Woodstock Farm

37 ON LEASH AREAS All areas not posted require dogs to be on a leash as part of City Code and Citywide Leash Law. HORSES IN CITY PARKS Horses are only allowed on paved roads open to motor vehicles OR designated bridle trails in the following parks: Arroyo. All Trails. Cornwall. Wooded area between ballfield & pedestrian trail. Interurban Trail. From Old Samish Road to 12 th St. Lake Padden. Bridle trails on wooded side of park above pedestrian trail. Little Squalicum. Trail from Bellingham Technical College to Bay. Whatcom Falls. Trails across the bridge, north of Whatcom Creek. The owner or handler is responsible for cleaning up waste deposits left on park property and they are required to have in their possession the equipment necessary to remove the fecal matter when accompanied by their horse on public property or public easement. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR DOG S WASTE! IT S THE LAW AND IT S FOR YOUR SAFETY TOO! When animal waste is left to decompose, the pathogens it contains can end up in our lakes and streams. In large numbers, pathogens in untreated drinking water and recreational waters can present a health risk. 11,000 pounds of waste is produced by all the dogs in Whatcom County in one day! 5 ounces of dog waste can contain 3,408,000,000 fecal coliform bacteria. Fecal coliform is the name for a group of bacteria found in waste from humans and animals. When this indicator bacteria is found in water samples, there may be disease-causing pathogens present as well. NO HUNTING No person shall hunt, catch or injure any wild animal or bird on park property. VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE Any violation of a provision of the regulation is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). ENFORCEMENT For enforcement of Dog Off-Leash Areas, contact The Whatcom Humane Society: (360) PROTECT BELLINGHAM S OUTSTANDING GREENWAYS! Please stay on trails Volunteer for the City s s Volunteer Program find schedules at the Admin Office or visit volunteer/parks/index.aspx Report illegal activities in the parks such as tree cutting or dumping

38 S H A R E T H E T R A I L S T R A I L E T I Q U E T T E G U I D E L I N E S All Trail Users: o Be aware and respectful of other trail users. o Represent your sport/activity well to the community. o Keep trails clean. o Stay on trails; do not create informal paths into sensitive areas. o Use crosswalks with caution. Yield: o o Bicyclists yield to pedestrians and horses. Pedestrians yield to horses (clearly alert horseback riders when approaching from behind). Walkers: o Stay to the right of an imaginary line down the center of a trail. o Allow room for other trail users passing, do not go three or more abreast on trail. o Move to the right when a passing trail user shouts Passing on your left. If walking your pet, pull him close to allow safe passing. Runners: o Alert trail users when passing from behind. Bikers: o Alert trail users by voice ( passing on the left ) and/or bell before passing from behind. o Travel at a speed that respects the safety of others. IPOD/headphone/cell phone users: o Adjust volume to hear alerts from passing trail users. Dog Owners: o Dogs should be under control in off-leash areas. o Dogs should be on-leash and under control in on-leash areas. SAY HELLO TO YOUR FELLOW TRAIL USERS