Near Hertz Trail
Parking lot entrance showing the toilet and parking lot type. (It can hold roughly 30 cars.)
Near Hertz Trail
North Lake Whatcom Trail passes under and over large downed tree
Near Hertz Trail
Look out over Lake Whatcom

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Hike Trail

Hertz Trail

4.3 (3 Ratings)
An easy lakeside trail with constant views of the lake.
3.1
mi
Distance
53
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.14mi
Distance
53ft
Elevation Gain
113ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
377ft
High Point
311ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from the trailhead at the large parking lot off of Northshore Drive, you'll head down through forest to the lake for a short distance. Turn left on the lakeside path. Continue on the path along the lake until the end, crossing two new bridges along the way. The trail dead ends at a fence.

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November 02, 2024
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