Recreational Activities
Biking
BIKING – MOUNTAIN
Whatcom County
Chuckanut Mountain
Some trails on Chuckanut Mountain in Bellingham are available for biking, as well as US Forest Service and logging roads in the region. Contact a bike shop or the Forest Service for details
Civic Field Dirt Jump Track
Located near the skate board park on Puget Street one block south of Lakeway Drive. Bellingham, WA
Cornwall Park Trail
Cornwall Park Trail - (1.5 miles) - in Cornwall Park. Bellingham, WA
Galbraith Mountain
Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham features miles of trails in and around logging sites. Best to park at Whatcom Falls Park and ride across Lakeway Dr. to Birch Street. Please respect property owners nearby
Interurban Trail
Interurban Trail - (7 miles) - Fairhaven to Larrabee State Park, Bellingham, WA
Lake Padden Single Trail Rides
Lake Padden Single Trail Rides - (5.1 miles). Excellent single track trails connect with Lake Padden Park trail. Access in park or parking lot on Samish Way about 1 mile south of park entrance. Bellingham, WA
Lake Padden Park Trail
Lake Padden Park Trail - (2.6 miles) - around the lake. Bellingham, WA
North Lake Whatcom Park “Hertz Trail”
Hertz Trail - (3 miles one way) – runs along the east shore of the lake. Great views and a waterfall. Bellingham, WA
Railroad Trail
Railroad Trail - (3.5 miles) - King Street to Alabama & Vining St. Bellingham, WA South Bay Trail (2 mile) - connects Fairhaven, Boulevard Park and downtown. Bellingham, WA
Whatcom Falls Park Trails
Whatcom Falls Park Trails - (3.5 miles) - trails in and around park. Bellingham, WA
BIKING – ROAD
Whatcom County
Aldrich Road
Aldrich Road - (20 miles). County road trip with sweeping views of rural splendor and Mount Baker.
Bellingham City Roads
Bellingham in general has a limited number of city streets with designated bike lanes. For low traffic biking, there are several neighborhood, waterfront and park routes.
Bellingham/Ferndale Loop
Bellingham/Ferndale Loop - (18 miles). County road trip with sweeping views of rural splendor and Mount Baker.
Gooseberry Point
Gooseberry Point - (30 miles). County road trip with sweeping views of rural splendor and Mount Baker.
Squalicum Harbor
Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham, WA is a great place for a short scenic ride.
Island County
Washington Scenic Byway, SR 20 passes through the Central Whidbey area. The Main Highway and the scenic loops draw road cyclists from all over the Northwest. If the trails are more to your enjoyment, just North of Coupeville are the Kettles Trails and Fort Ebey State park, home to miles of trails of varied terrain.
BIKE – RENTALS
Whatcom County
Birch Bay Surrey Company
Birch Bay Surrey Company - (seasonal, surrey bikes), Birch Bay, (360) 371-0142
Bikin’ by the Bay
Bikin’ by the Bay, (Seasonal bike rentals in Birch Bay, WA), (360) 371-5620
Clark’s Cycle
Clark’s Cycle, Bike Shop, Bellingham, WA, (360) 733-3441
Fairhaven Bike & Mountain Sports, Bike Shop
Fairhaven Bike & Mountain Sports, Bike Shop, 1108 11th Street, Bellingham, WA, (360) 733-4433
Glacier Ski Shop
Glacier Ski Shop, Glacier WA, (360) 599-1943
Jack’s Bicycle Center, Bike Shop
Jack’s Bicycle Center, Bike Shop, 1907 Iowa, Bellingham, WA, (360) 733-1955
Kulshan Cycles, Bike Shop
Kulshan Cycles, Bike Shop, 100 E. Chestnut, Bellingham, WA, (360) 733-6440
Robert’s Bicycle Repair – Bike Shop
Robert’s Bicycle Repair Bike Shop, Bellingham, WA, (360) 739-9727
Semiahmoo Marina
Semiahmoo Marina, 9540 Semiahmoo Pkwy., Blaine, (360) 371-5700
San Juan County
Island Bicycles
Island Bicycles of Friday Harbor offers high quality rentals, fast repairs, bike sales, clothing, and accessories. We also take reservations. For more information please call Paul & Mary Ahart at 360 378-4941; visit: www.islandbicycles.com; email: ibike@islandbicycles.com. P.O. Box 1609, 380 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Orcas Moped Rentals
Your Orcas Island adventure starts here! Conveniently located near the Orcas Island Ferry Landing. We have Mopeds and Scootcars for rental by the hour or for the day, and new Novara Bicycles for hourly, daily and weekly rental. We also have rental cars available, please call ahead to reserve. Orcas Mopeds hosts the internet hotspot covering the Orcas Ferry Lines so you can get online while in line. Great gifts and souvenirs in our gift shop too! For more information contact: Michael Capitano, 65 Orcas Hill Road, P.O. Box 265, Orcas, WA 98280. 360-376-5266 or visit www.orcasmopeds.com
Susie's Moped Rentals, Inc.
Explore San Juan Island at your leisure. Let our professional and friendly staff get you started on your adventure on a new Tomos Moped, Funtee Scootcar or convertible Geo Tracker. Hourly and daily rates. Serving Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor. An island tradition since 1986! Video: http://www.sanjuanislandstv.com/sji-tvsusiesmope.html. Harrison and "A" Street. For more information please call Susie Doyle at 360 378-5244 or 800-532-0087; visit: susiesmopeds.com; email: sjmopeds@rockisland.com. P.O. Box 1972 Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Wildlife Cycle
A full service bicycle shop that offers bicycle sales, service, and rentals. Stop in for road and mountain biking information. For more information please call: Carolyn Moulton/Nick Stowe, 350 North Beach Rd, PO Box 1048, Eastsound, WA 98245 at 360-376-4708, or visit: www.wildlifecycles.com
BIKE – INFO
Whatcom County
Mt. Baker Bicycle Club
Mt. Baker Bicycle Club, PO Box 29267, Bellingham, WA 98228-1267, Ellen, (360) 734-8540, Marie, (360) 752-1236, www.bikefoothills.org/club
WHIMP - Whatcom Independent Mountain Pedalers
WHIMP - Whatcom Independent Mountain Pedalers, Coordinates the WHIMP FEST/ Annual Padden MTN Pedal and Big Belly Air Contest, http://whimpsmtb.com, www.galbraithmt.com