Hertz trail along Lake Whatcom

It's starting to get colder out now, but we are still having some nice sunny days. I decided to check out the Hertz Trail along Lake Whatcom.  Its 4 miles down and back, easy and flat.  There are a few benches near the trail.  The trail is part of an old railway that ran along the lake, with beautiful views.  Be sure and stop at the big Information Kiosk, at 0.3 miles. It shares lots of interesting facts about the history of the area and how the water from the lake is used. Also read about Ken Hertz, the man the trail was named for.  There are two small waterfalls along the trail but they are mostly dried up right now because of the really dry summer we have had. The trail is open for bicycles. They expect people to please clean up after pets. At beginning of trail, they provide Doggie bags. Vault restroom located in parking lot.

Getting there: From Alabama St. In Bellingham go all the way down and turn on North Shore Drive follow all the way around the lake about 8 miles until you reach Lake Whatcom Park. The trail starts at the parking lot.