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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
      AKA: Galby
      Parking (Galbraith Lane) google parking directions
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      WMBC       (wmbcmtb.org)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails
      148
      Total Distance
      81 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      38 miles
      Total Descent
      4 miles
      Highest Trailhead
      1,791 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,407 ft
      Reports
      847
      Photos
      860
      Ridden Counter
      14,697

      Photos of Galbraith Mountain Bike

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      3 |
      Aug 12, 2017 @ 1:14pm
      Aug 12, 2017
      report
      trail: Cedar Dust
      13 |
      Aug 9, 2017 @ 5:24pm
      Aug 9, 2017
      Cedar Dust, Bellingham
      report
      trail: Cedar Dust
      13 |
      Aug 9, 2017 @ 5:23pm
      Aug 9, 2017
      Cedar Dust, Bellingham
      report
      trail: Ridge Trail
      21 |
      Aug 9, 2017 @ 5:19pm
      Aug 9, 2017
      Ridge Trail, Bellingham
      more photos »

      Videos of Galbraith Mountain Bike

      Gettin' Down with the Rootdown
      trail: SST
      1:34 | 2283 | Jul 25, 2017
      First time rock roll
      trail: SST
      0:12 | 369 | Jul 18, 2017
      Kirt Voreis: Galbraith Mountain
      trail: Evolution
      3:09 | 25870 | Jun 14, 2017
      Galbraith Mountain Riding and Broken Collar Bone?!
      4:50 | 103 | Jun 12, 2017
      more videos »

      Galbraith Mountain Bike Routes

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      Birch Side to Evolution
      		17 miles
      Grasshopper to sst from birch
      		6 miles
      Whoopsie Loop from Samish
      		7 miles
      WFA Bham Day 1
      		4 miles

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #1238145IRMartinreportSSTReally dry and dusty on the steeps
      Aug 7, 2017 @ 12:09pm
      Aug 7, 2017
      user #958022ccracertrailLair of the BearGreat work on this new trail. An excellent...
      Jul 28, 2017 @ 8:38am
      Jul 28, 2017
      user #725151Jules16trailunknownAvoid this trail as there is a very steep,...
      Jul 25, 2017 @ 6:00pm
      Jul 25, 2017
      user #725151Jules16trailSSTFantastic and fun easy intermediate trail with...
      Jul 25, 2017 @ 5:56pm
      Jul 25, 2017
      user #725151Jules16trailCedar DustStill closed because of logging
      Jul 25, 2017 @ 5:52pm
      Jul 25, 2017
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      Recent Activity

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      user #102076bobalongaddridelogAug 19, 2017 ride log
      Aug 22, 2017 @ 2:00am
      4 mins
      user #1393149IbleavinaddridelogAug 21, 2017 ride log
      Aug 21, 2017 @ 7:30pm
      7 hours
      user #1369479CwhittleaddridelogAug 21, 2017 ride log
      Aug 21, 2017 @ 7:10pm
      7 hours
      user #1284858BouchkaaddridelogAug 21, 2017 ride log
      Aug 21, 2017 @ 5:25pm
      9 hours
      user #1151555Cyberployaddphoto in My City
      Aug 21, 2017 @ 4:04pm
      10 hours
      more »

      Bike & Skill Parks

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

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      Lake Padden 22 km
      Lookout Mountain 2 15 14 km
      Chuckanut Mountain 3 15 74.8 km
      Blanchard Mountain 4 19 45.2 km
      Lake Whatcom Park 1 45.9 km

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