Chuckanut Falls

Whatcom County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Whatcom County, Washington
Access status: Guide: short forest hike to a fenced viewpoint
The walk: 2.6 miles round trip (WTA); the county lists 2.7 miles as a loop
Ground & access: Forest trail with boardwalks and a moderate climb; WTA lists 640 feet of elevation gain.

WTA: Larrabee State Park, Chuckanut Falls

Chuckanut Falls is a small waterfall on the north side of Chuckanut Mountain, south of Bellingham. From the North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead, climb gently through Arroyo Park; where forks are confusing, WTA advises taking the right-hand trail. You cross boardwalks and creeks. After about one mile, at a sharp hairpin turn, a sign on the left marks Chuckanut Falls. Head downhill on switchbacks, keep going downhill at the next junction, and about 0.3 mile from the signed junction reach a viewpoint with a wooden fence and a small bench. The falls are just beyond. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead, trail through Arroyo Park to the signed Chuckanut Falls junction at a hairpin turn, then down to the viewpoint

WTA gives 2.6 miles round trip, out and back. Whatcom County gives 2.7 miles round trip to Chuckanut Falls via a loop from the same trailhead.

Forest trail with boardwalks and a moderate climb; WTA lists 640 feet of elevation gain.

Where to start

North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead, which serves the Hemlock Trail and Arroyo Park.

Timing & water

No season limits are stated.

Before you go

WTA lists no parking pass for this hike. No booking is needed.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Whatcom County, Washington.

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