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SaveGalbraith Mountain is a world class mountain destination located within riding distance of downtown Bellingham. Over 70 miles of singletrack that winds through over 3000 acres overlooking the city and Bellingham Bay.
All of the trails are built and maintained by the WMBC.
All of the trails are built and maintained by the WMBC.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Galby
Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
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- Mountain Bike
191 trails
- E-Bike
15 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
157 trails
- Trail Running
158 trails
Region Details
- 49
- 105
- 16
- 3
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of 23 hoursLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 177
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 193
- Trails E-Bike
- 15
- Trails Hike
- 157
- Trails Trail Running
- 158
- Total Distance
- 70 miles
- Total Descent
- 17,515 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,406 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,784 ft
- Reports
- 15,568
- Photos
- 2,387
- Ridden Counter
- 414,100
Articles
Transition Presents Blue Ribbon Trail Located on Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham, Washington
Nov 7, 2024 from pinkbike.com
Blue Ribbon is an intermediate flow trail built by Transition Bikes, Nico Vink, and WMBC.
Video: Scooter Rider Going Huge on Fist Full of Dollars Pro Line in Kamloops
Oct 29, 2024 from pinkbike.com
He also rode the Blue Steel jumps earlier this year.
Race Report: Galbraith Gravity Spring Series Race #4 Air Chair
Apr 30, 2023 from pinkbike.com
We had a double header this weekend.
Hannah Bergemann's Hangtime Freeride Event Returns for 2022
Sep 13, 2022 from pinkbike.com
Hangtime, a women’s freeride event hosted by Hannah Bergemann on the Blue Steel jump line in Bellingham, Washington, will be returning for 2022.
Popular Galbraith Mountain Biking Trails
Galbraith Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Demo Route | 14 miles | |
| 2023 CDC Enduro Bonus Round Galbraith: Sport Course | 12 miles | |
| Vikes Galbraith Loop | 20 miles | |
| Grasshopper to sst from birch | 6 miles | |
| Quick Noob Loop - South Side | 5 miles | |
| galbraith xc loop to u-line | 9 miles | |
| Top Three Steep Rock Rolls | 9 miles | |
| SST Quick Lap | 5 miles | |
| 2023 CDC Enduro Bonus Round Galbraith: Beginer Course | 9 miles | |
| Specialized Galbraith Enduro Presented by Soil Searching - NOVICE/LITE | 8 miles |
Photos of Galbraith Mountain Bike
trail: Mohawk
1,792 |
Oct 29, 2018 @ 7:29pm
Oct 29, 2018
trail: Oly
394 |
Sep 29, 2018 @ 5:02pm
Sep 29, 2018
trail: Das Auto Bahn
1,243 | | 1 comments
Sep 8, 2018 @ 7:35pm
Sep 8, 2018
trail: El Pollo Elastico
445 |
Jul 12, 2017 @ 12:04am
Jul 12, 2017
trail: Lair of the Bear
901 |
Mar 31, 2017 @ 9:34am
Mar 31, 2017
trail: Irish Death
2,857 | | 3 comments
Mar 31, 2017 @ 9:33am
Mar 31, 2017
trail: Wonderland
870 | | 1 comments
Jun 26, 2016 @ 3:16pm
Jun 26, 2016Videos of Galbraith Mountain Bike
trail: Mullet
22 |
Dec 3, 2024
trail: SST
85 |
Nov 9, 2024
trail: Blue Steel
108 |
Sep 29, 2024
trail: Brer Rabbit
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Sep 29, 2024
trail: Blue Steel
38 |
Sep 9, 2024
trail: Double Vision
118 |
Jul 12, 2024
trail: SST Alt
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May 18, 2024
trail: 911
77 |
Nov 17, 2023
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace & Grommet | Feb 6, 2025 @ 8:36pm 23 hours | Snow Covered | LucasCannizzaro | some tracks but the snow is not packed... | |
| Brick | Jan 26, 2025 @ 1:50pm Jan 26, 2025 | Prevalent Mud | Mattz50uAR | ||
| Blue Ribbon | Jan 19, 2025 @ 9:55pm Jan 19, 2025 | Variable | BrennaIJRxTz | Closed at the first road crossing. Would... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backdoor | Feb 6, 2025 @ 4:10pm 1 day | Snow Packed | LucasCannizzaro | ||
| SST | Feb 6, 2025 @ 4:10pm 1 day | Snow Packed | LucasCannizzaro | ||
| Family Fun Center | Feb 6, 2025 @ 4:10pm 1 day | Snow Packed | LucasCannizzaro | ||
| Ridge Trail (Viewpoint - South) | Feb 6, 2025 @ 4:10pm 1 day | Snow Packed | LucasCannizzaro | ||
| Fancy switchback | Feb 6, 2025 @ 4:10pm 1 day | Snow Packed | LucasCannizzaro | ||
| DJ access | Feb 6, 2025 @ 4:10pm 1 day | Snow Packed | LucasCannizzaro | ||
| Unemployment Line | Feb 2, 2025 @ 11:52am Feb 2, 2025 | Snow Covered | Sandwiches | ||
| Bob's Trail | Feb 2, 2025 @ 7:36am Feb 2, 2025 | Dry | acsmith42 | ||
| El Pollo Elastico | Feb 1, 2025 @ 9:13pm Feb 1, 2025 | Snow Cover Partial | emilyg28 | ||
| Dos Copas | Feb 1, 2025 @ 3:18pm Feb 1, 2025 | Wet | emilyg28 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokaconbite | add | video | activity #65826759 | Feb 7, 2025 @ 6:51am 13 hours |
| LucasCannizzaro | add | report | activity #65814324 and 6 more | Feb 6, 2025 @ 8:35pm 23 hours |
| x9eNGzo | wishlist | trail | activity #65811930 | Feb 6, 2025 @ 6:36pm 1 day |
| Humfrey | ridden | trail | activity #65700907 | Feb 4, 2025 @ 12:34pm Feb 4, 2025 |
| Shokaconbite | add | video | activity #65637871 | Feb 3, 2025 @ 7:20am Feb 3, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | @Adamo11338: Like any work this time of year,... | Jan 31, 2025 @ 10:30am Jan 31, 2025 | ||
| report | Thanks for the explanation. I am sure his... | Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:10pm Jan 29, 2025 | ||
| report | With the recent clearcut that occurred, a few... | Jan 27, 2025 @ 7:30pm Jan 27, 2025 | ||
| trail | Proposal: A gravel tax for this perpetually... | Jan 25, 2025 @ 1:37pm Jan 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | awesome trail nice little drop in the upper... | Jan 10, 2025 @ 6:01pm Jan 10, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Padden | 1 | 5 | 2 km | ||
| Samish Crest Open Space | 28 | 6 | 2.1 km | ||
| Whatcom Falls Park | 9 | 1 | 2.8 km | ||
| Samish Park | 3.1 km | ||||
| Hog's Pond | 4 | 3.4 km |
Local Badges
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Completionist3 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Falls Pump Track | skill park | Bellingham | |
| Cedar Dust Jump Lines | skill park | Bellingham | |
| Galbraith Dirt Jumps | skill park | Bellingham |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 191 | 68 miles | 17,136 ft | 35 miles | 1,407 ft | #2 | #1 | 2,411 | 15,531 | 89 | 160,114 | |
| E-Bike | 15 | #1 | #1 | 2 | 13,196 | 6,685 | ||||||
| Hike | 157 | 57 miles | 10,801 ft | 24 miles | 1,407 ft | #2 | #1 | 5 | 14,558 | 1,830 | ||
| Trail Running | 158 | 59 miles | 11,388 ft | 25 miles | 1,407 ft | #2 | #1 | 29 | 14,585 | 21 | 4,261 |
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