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Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 519 Google reviews · Running trail in Bellingham, Washington · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
A hiking trail through the forest leads to a wooded bluff & scenic beach of crushed clam shells.
What runners say about Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails
“beautiful beach, though definitely bring a thick towel or some denim if you're planning on sitting, the whole beach is covered in tough, sharp barnacles around this time of year.”
“Short zig zag walk lol Beautiful view going down , areas, A little muddy in some areas of trail , nice train tracks for pics , peaceful , calm Beautiful place.”
Looking for an easy day adventure to a new city with a fun small hike and lots of adventures. Featuring tide pools and gorgeous views. This is it! Parking is hidden in a tiny little pull off area, you have to walk down under a “sold” sign that’s nailed into a tree and it takes you down towards the trail where you will…
Short zig zag walk lol Beautiful view going down , areas, A little muddy in some areas of trail , nice train tracks for pics , peaceful , calm Beautiful place. No garbage cans,no bathroom, no fountains, parking is very small.
Beautiful little beach! Worth the short hike. Great climbing rocks, sea life, even some white sand! There's also a path to climb to a neat elevated area for a great view, but there are no guardrails, just cliffs!
As shown by other reviewers, Teddy Bear Cove is a beautiful place. However, the vandalism is the reason I took away a star🤦♀️ Zig-Zag path down to a active train track. No caution signs down below and if there were any, they were spray painted over. No parking available along Chukanut Dr.
Trail conditions & character
“beautiful beach, though definitely bring a thick towel or some denim if you're planning on sitting, the whole beach is covered in tough, sharp barnacles around this time of year.”
“Excellent little walk; not a hike really, just a quick steep descent down to the bay, all switchbacks so not that bad on the way back up.”
“It is very difficult to get parking next to the trails on a busy day.”
“Short zig zag walk lol Beautiful view going down , areas, A little muddy in some areas of trail , nice train tracks for pics , peaceful , calm Beautiful place.”
“Short zig zag walk lol Beautiful view going down , areas, A little muddy in some areas of trail , nice train tracks for pics , peaceful , calm Beautiful place.”
“No garbage cans,no bathroom, no fountains, parking is very small.”
Plan your run at Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance0.3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitewhatcomcounty.us
- Phone(360) 384-3444
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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