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Whirlpool Falls

Whatcom County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Whatcom County, Washington
Access status
Location corrected; route and parking documented
The walk
About one-third mile downstream from Whatcom Falls; total from parking unconfirmed
Ground & access
City park trails include gravel, slopes and stairs. Keep to established paths; this guide does not describe a descent into the pool or a swimming route.
City park trail and parking map

A separate waterfall downstream from the main Whatcom Falls, near Waterline Bridge in Whatcom Falls Park.

Updated map record

Whirlpool Falls is downstream from the main Whatcom Falls, near Waterline Bridge. Its map location comes from the Northwest Waterfall Survey and agrees with the local tourism guide’s description. The waterfall beside the stone bridge is a different stop.

Map correction source

Northwest Waterfall Survey: Whirlpool Falls · Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism: park entrances and Whirlpool Falls · City of Bellingham: Whatcom Falls Park trail map

Plan your visit

From the fish-hatchery parking area, walk to the main Whatcom Falls stone bridge, then follow the downstream park paths toward Waterline Bridge and Whirlpool Falls. The waterfall survey identifies this as the Lower Gorge route. Return along the park paths.

The survey measures the downstream segment from the main falls, not the entire parking-to-waterfall walk. The city map does not label Whirlpool Falls.

City park trails include gravel, slopes and stairs. Keep to established paths; this guide does not describe a descent into the pool or a swimming route.

Where to start

Enter the lower park on Silver Beach Road from Lakeway Drive and use the parking area near the fish hatchery. The city map shows this lot beside the creek and stone bridge. The Electric Avenue entrance serves the upper park.

Timing & water

Check city park notices and posted restrictions before visiting. The reviewed guides do not establish current trail conditions.

Before you go

Current parking fees and any reservation requirements are not stated in the reviewed sources.

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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