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This Weeks Hike
Difficulty: Moderate County: Whatcom
Distance: 6.1 plus miles |
Interurban TrailThis is a hike for just about anyone. The path is wide and more often than not gravel or packed hardpan.Before we get too far along, a quick history lesson. The trail follows an old railroad line that operated from the 1880s to the 1930s. It ran from Bellingham to Mount Vernon. It was known as the Interurban Line. |
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