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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Ridden Direction
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
Trail Last Ridden
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
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Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public ridelogs from the past 6 months.
- mountain biking recent
- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public skilogs from the past 12 months.
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where riders jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
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.
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
Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
google parking directions Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
228 trails
- Hike
204 trails
- Trail Running
204 trails
Region Details
- 40
- 49
- 109
- 21
- 3
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 16 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 225
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 228
- Trails Hike
- 204
- Trails Trail Running
- 204
- Total Distance
- 108 miles
- Total Descent
- 24,327 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,658 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,795 ft
- Reports
- 8,561
- Photos
- 1,817
- Ridden Counter
- 200,494
Popular Galbraith Mountain Biking Trails
Galbraith Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vikes Galbraith Loop | 20 miles | |
| Demo Route | 14 miles | |
| Top Three Steep Rock Rolls | 9 miles | |
| Grasshopper to sst from birch | 6 miles | |
| galbraith xc loop to u-line | 9 miles | |
| 20M Galby+Cougar Ridge | 21 miles | |
| Keystone Devilcross from Sudden Valley | 4 miles | |
| Mt Galbert Stunts & Jumps | 9 miles | |
| SST Quick Lap | 5 miles | |
| White Trash Wednesday | 7 miles |
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 1 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
Yesterday
- 53 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
Past Week
- 340 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
Photos of Galbraith Mountain Bike
trail: Mohawk
816 |
Oct 29, 2018 @ 7:29pm
Oct 29, 2018
trail: Oly
94 |
Sep 29, 2018 @ 5:02pm
Sep 29, 2018
trail: Das Auto Bahn
710 |
Sep 8, 2018 @ 7:35pm
Sep 8, 2018
trail: El Pollo Elastico
167 |
Jul 12, 2017 @ 12:04am
Jul 12, 2017
trail: Lair of the Bear
568 |
Mar 31, 2017 @ 9:34am
Mar 31, 2017
trail: Irish Death
1,764 | | 3 comments
Mar 31, 2017 @ 9:33am
Mar 31, 2017
trail: Wonderland
543 | | 1 comments
Jun 26, 2016 @ 3:16pm
Jun 26, 2016Videos of Galbraith Mountain Bike
trail: Rank Advancement
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Jul 27, 2021
trail: Blue Steel
156 |
Jul 8, 2021
trail: Radical Dragon
339 |
Jun 8, 2021
trail: Cedar Dust Expert Jump Line
107 |
Jun 4, 2021
27 |
Jun 1, 2021
33 |
Jun 1, 2021
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Jun 1, 2021
51 |
Jun 1, 2021
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boot Dryer | Sep 18, 2021 @ 7:04pm 2 days | Wet | tttyyler | Downed trees | |
| Atomic Dog | Sep 15, 2021 @ 5:25pm Sep 15, 2021 | Prevalent Mud | Sandwiches | Tree down over the trail. Be careful!!... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oly Spur | Sep 20, 2021 @ 9:04am 16 hours | Ideal | bhambrew | ||
| Vitamin R | Sep 20, 2021 @ 9:04am 16 hours | Variable | bhambrew | ||
| Papa Bear | Sep 20, 2021 @ 9:04am 16 hours | Ideal | bhambrew | ||
| Baby Bear | Sep 20, 2021 @ 9:04am 16 hours | Ideal | bhambrew | ||
| V Trail | Sep 20, 2021 @ 9:04am 16 hours | Variable | bhambrew | ||
| SST Alt | Sep 20, 2021 @ 9:04am 16 hours | Ideal | bhambrew | ||
| Wallace & Grommet | Sep 20, 2021 @ 9:04am 16 hours | Ideal | bhambrew | ||
| Karma | Sep 20, 2021 @ 9:04am 16 hours | Ideal | bhambrew | ||
| Cougar Ridge | Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:29pm 1 day | Wet | easyveazie | ||
| Rufus Creek Trail | Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:25pm 1 day | Variable | easyveazie |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | bhambrew | add | report | Oly Spur and 7 more | Sep 20, 2021 @ 9:16pm 4 hours |
 | easyveazie | ridden | trail | Happy Devil and 3 more | Sep 20, 2021 @ 8:38pm 5 hours |
 | a-prince | ridden | trail | Lair of the Bear | Sep 20, 2021 @ 2:32pm 11 hours |
 | ggtriguy | ridden | trail | Unemployment Line and 28 more | Sep 20, 2021 @ 1:23pm 12 hours |
 | fartsmellow | ridden | trail | Devilcross | Sep 20, 2021 @ 11:04am 14 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | trail | All lies. If you want dry boots, look elsewhere. | Sep 20, 2021 @ 9:54am 16 hours | ||
| trail | Dangerous downed tree in lower half of run,... | Sep 14, 2021 @ 11:27am Sep 14, 2021 | ||
| trail | Good trail if you want to ride something raw... | Sep 13, 2021 @ 8:41pm Sep 13, 2021 | ||
| trail | A nice way to get back to the top. Could be... | Sep 13, 2021 @ 8:36pm Sep 13, 2021 | ||
| trail | Not my favorite trail but is worth checking out. | Sep 13, 2021 @ 8:34pm Sep 13, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Padden | 4 | 2 km | |||
| Samish Crest Open Space | 10 | 4 | 2.1 km | ||
| 100 Acre Woods | 11 | 10 | 3.8 km | ||
| Lookout Mountain | 1 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 4 km |
| Chuckanut Mountain | 8 | 12 | 8 | 4.8 km |
Local Badges
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Dust Jump Lines | skill park | Bellingham | |
| Galbraith Dirt Jumps | skill park | Bellingham | |
| Whatcom Falls Pump Track | skill park | Bellingham |
Local Products
Pinkbike Articles
Apr 7, 2021
Race Report: 2021 Galbraith Gravity Race #1
Galbraith Gravity Racing is a Youth MTB race team based in Bellingham, Washington.
Aug 9, 2017
Win: Bryn Atkinson Replica Norco Range Bike and Riding Kit
Here's your chance to win a replica of Bryn Atkinson's Norco Range, his riding kit, and get to ride with him when he hand delivers it to your door.
Video: Smooth & Stylish in 'Just Add Dirt'
Jun 1, 2021
Video: Transition Develops The New Patrol & Hannah Bergemann Puts It Through Its Paces
Hannah Bergemann is no stranger to fast and loose shredding.
Oct 24, 2020
Reader Story: Mountain Biking & Trail Building Through Grief
Gerry Creighton dedicated his first trail build to his late wife, Susan.
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 228 | 106 miles | 24,249 ft | 49 miles | 1,657 ft | #3 | #2 | 1,810 | 8,534 | 40 | 73,991 | |
| Hike | 204 | 95 miles | 18,287 ft | 39 miles | 1,657 ft | #4 | #2 | 3 | 8,062 | 777 | ||
| Trail Running | 204 | 95 miles | 18,287 ft | 39 miles | 1,657 ft | #4 | #2 | 4 | 8,062 | 867 |
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