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Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails
4.7★ · 515 Google ratings · Bellingham, Washington
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
1.2 miles · 25 min
Restrooms
Yes · 600 yd away
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 10am
Map of Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails
Guide
Good to know
Hike down is steep but short
Expect a brief, switchbacked descent that challenges the return trip more than the way down, manageable for most fitness levels.
Timing: Visit at low tide
The beach expands dramatically at low tide, revealing tide pools, sea life, and sandy areas that disappear when water returns.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2013–2026
Parking is small and hidden
The lot holds only a handful of cars in a narrow, hedge-blocked strip on the west side of Chuckanut Drive.
Train tracks are active and unmarked
You must cross live railroad tracks to reach the beach with no clear warning signs; trains are visible.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · clear
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.1 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NNE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:19 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:01 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:12 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:43 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 1467 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
🌊 Water 1.2 miles away, about 25 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 600 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 600 yd from the listing.
When is Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 10am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
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