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  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
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  • State land
  • Indigenous
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Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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      Galbraith Mountain is a world class mountain destination located within riding distance of downtown Bellingham. Over 50 miles of singletrack that winds through over 3000 acres overlooking the city and Bellingham Bay.
      The mountain is accessible to all non-motorized use.
      All of the trails are built and maintained by the WMBC.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      AKA: Galby
      Parking (Galbraith Lane) google parking directions
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      Local Trail Association
      local trail association
      WMBC       (wmbcmtb.org)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #8
      State Ranking
      #1
      Trails
      174
      Total Distance
      86 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      42 miles
      Total Descent
      21,441 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,795 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,427 ft
      Reports
      2,026
      Photos
      989
      Ridden Counter
      33,140

      Photos of Galbraith Mountain Bike

      trail: Ridge Trail
      66 |
      Feb 13, 2018 @ 11:40am
      Feb 13, 2018
      Ridge Trail, Bellingham
      trail: Scorpion
      36 |
      Jan 27, 2018 @ 4:21pm
      Jan 27, 2018
      Scorpion, Tacoma
      97 |
      Dec 18, 2017 @ 7:11am
      Dec 18, 2017
      Unemployment Line, Bellingham
      trail: Air Chair
      300 |
      Aug 7, 2017 @ 8:10am
      Aug 7, 2017
      Air Chair, Bellingham
      more photos »

      Videos of Galbraith Mountain Bike

      Just playing around
      trail: Evolution
      1:22 | 46 | Jun 6, 2018
      Ibis Ripmo vs Evil Wreckoning | DEMO COMPARISON!
      5:07 | 90 | May 19, 2018
      RAW
      1:00 | 243 | May 6, 2018
      Small Rock Roll
      trail: Wonderland
      0:04 | 77 | Mar 21, 2018
      more videos »

      Galbraith Mountain Bike Routes

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      Demo Route
      		14 miles
      Grasshopper to sst from birch
      		6 miles
      North 2 South 2 North
      		11 miles
      SST Quick Lap
      		5 miles

      Recent Comments

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      user #732927DaveOfPrescotttrailWhoopsie WoodleDefinitely best from east to west. Would be a...
      Jun 17, 2018 @ 6:47pm
      2 days
      user #985953adammattessichtrailAir ChairFast natural terrain trail with small drops...
      Jun 17, 2018 @ 9:50am
      2 days
      user #1542842Wraith13trailPump TrackPump track is a sick trail. Its more...
      May 24, 2018 @ 8:36pm
      May 24, 2018
      user #1088732masonguystrailQuick Way OutHalf way up it crosses a road. Head right a...
      May 23, 2018 @ 5:45pm
      May 23, 2018
      user #1463900AndrewbrownaktrailCow BelleHuge deep puddle, keep it straight!
      Feb 5, 2018 @ 8:45pm
      Feb 5, 2018
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      Recent Activity

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      user #233599victorianaddridelogJun 19, 2018 ride log
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 9:08pm
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      user #445905koryaberaddridelogJun 19, 2018 ride log
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 9:08pm
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      user #1463621antmachineaddridelogJun 19, 2018 ride log
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 9:06pm
      3 mins
      user #1526549Nfell8293addridelogJun 19, 2018 ride log
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 9:05pm
      4 mins
      user #1131797brodiesutherlandwishlisttrailUnemployment Line
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 9:00pm
      9 mins
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      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Galbraith Dirt Jumpsskill parkBellingham
      Whatcom Falls Pump Trackskill parkBellingham
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      Nearby Riding Areas

      namedistance
      Lake Padden 42 km
      100 Acre Woods 13.7 km
      Lookout Mountain 2 16 34 km
      Chuckanut Mountain 4 13 74.8 km
      Blanchard Mountain 5 20 45.2 km

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