South Bay Trail - Taylor Dock Trailhead — Bellingham, WA
Posted by: Dunbar Loop
N 48° 43.527 W 122° 30.325
10U E 536373 N 5397054
Running 2.3 miles from Downtown Bellingham to the Fairhaven district, the South Bay Trail offers impressive views of Bellingham Bay, Lummi Island, and parts of the San Juan Islands.
Waymark Code: WME1KJ
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2012
Views: 4
Starting on the southside of Downtown Bellingham the South Bay Trail slopes downward to Boulevard Park, then it crosses to recreated trestles on the edge of Bellingham Bay. Along the way there is a chance to stop for coffee and cake at the Woods Coffee Shop. And scenic vistas of Bellingham Bay, Lummi Island, and beyond to some of the better known San Juan Islands.
Country: United States
State/Province/etc.: Washington
Trail Start (town): Bellingham
Trail Finish (town): Bellingham
Trail Length: 2
Trail Surface: Partially Paved
Pack Animals Allowed: no
Fees: no
Rail-to-Trail Sign: This dock was originally constructed 1890-1902 as an industrial dock. Reopened and dedicated by the city of Belingham September 24, 2004. See posted photo for more info.
Internet Link(s): http://www.cob.org/documents/parks/parks-trails/trail-guide/south_bay.pdf
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