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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
      Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
      Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 46
      • 100
      • 15
      • 3
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of 2 days
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      166
      Trails Mountain Bike
      169
      Trails Hike
      140
      Trails Trail Running
      141
      Total Distance
      68 miles
      Total Descent
      17,428 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,406 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,784 ft
      Reports
      11,223
      Photos
      1,943
      Ridden Counter
      270,146

      Outside Logo Articles

      Northwest Tune-Up, Bike, Music & Beer Festival, Returns to Bellingham, WA, July 14-16, 2023
      Dec 7, 2022 from pinkbike.com
      The Northwest Tune-Up, the Pacific Northwest’s premier bikes, music and beer festival, will return to beautiful Bellingham, WA, July 14-16.
      Recap: The First-Ever NW Tune-Up Festival Featured Bikes & Music in Bellingham
      Jul 13, 2022 from pinkbike.com
      The celebration of PNW culture was a big hit.
      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.
      Race Report: 2021 Galbraith Gravity Race #1
      Apr 7, 2021 from pinkbike.com
      Galbraith Gravity Racing is a Youth MTB race team based in Bellingham, Washington.

      Photos of Galbraith Mountain Bike

      trail: Mohawk
      1,263 |
      Oct 29, 2018 @ 7:29pm
      Oct 29, 2018
      trail: Oly
      243 |
      Sep 29, 2018 @ 5:02pm
      Sep 29, 2018
      trail: Das Auto Bahn
      982 |
      Sep 8, 2018 @ 7:35pm
      Sep 8, 2018
      | 1 comments
      294 |
      Jul 12, 2017 @ 12:04am
      Jul 12, 2017
      724 |
      Mar 31, 2017 @ 9:34am
      Mar 31, 2017
      trail: Irish Death
      2,214 |
      Mar 31, 2017 @ 9:33am
      Mar 31, 2017
      | 3 comments
      trail: Wonderland
      699 |
      Jun 26, 2016 @ 3:16pm
      Jun 26, 2016
      | 1 comments
      726 |
      Aug 31, 2014 @ 6:32pm
      Aug 31, 2014
      | 1 comments

      Videos of Galbraith Mountain Bike

      Borat
      251 | Jul 17, 2022
      #FridayFails
      trail: Boot Dryer
      181 | Jul 17, 2022
      Friday fail
      177 | Jun 24, 2022
      Oops , kinda overshot that
      trail: Mullet
      | Apr 2, 2022
      Trail Bike No Hander
      | Mar 31, 2022
      Lil gap
      trail: Pump Track
      106 | Nov 24, 2021
      Log hop
      trail: Pump Track
      119 | Nov 24, 2021
      Ski jump
      trail: Pump Track
      81 | Nov 24, 2021

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Huff and Puff
      Mar 25, 2023 @ 10:32pm
      Mar 25, 2023
      Snow Covered5piggiesSnow gets thicker the higher you go
      Mohawk
      Mar 17, 2023 @ 1:22pm
      Mar 17, 2023
      Snow Coveredjmahler TRAILFORKSlots of snow

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Happy Hour
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 9:10pm
      4 hours
      DryTrail is totally clear and running great....joz00
      Devilcross
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 8:53pm
      4 hours
      IdealGreat shape currentlyRobinhoods
      Three Pigs
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 2:48pm
      11 hours
      Idealjmahler TRAILFORKS
      Whoopsie Woodle
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 2:47pm
      11 hours
      Variablea few persistent mud puddles but snow is gonejmahler TRAILFORKS
      Evolution
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 1:42pm
      12 hours
      IdealEntered off Wonderland. Trail itself is...dgbiker1
      SST
      Mar 28, 2023 @ 1:59pm
      1 day
      IdealSnow is gone.michaeljebb
      High Life
      Mar 28, 2023 @ 5:59am
      2 days
      VariableSome snow in the shade which should be...gerrycreighton
      Mullet
      Mar 27, 2023 @ 10:59pm
      2 days
      Drygerrycreighton
      Other Center
      Mar 27, 2023 @ 10:59pm
      2 days
      Idealgerrycreighton
      Bob's Trail
      Mar 27, 2023 @ 10:59pm
      2 days
      Idealgerrycreighton

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #1235746joz00addreportHappy Hour
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 9:10pm
      4 hours
      user #1235746joz00riddentrailHappy Hour
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 9:09pm
      4 hours
      user #461606RobinhoodsaddreportDevilcross
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 8:53pm
      4 hours
      user #195990photogxwishlistroute20M Galby+Cougar Ridge and 1 more
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 8:16pm
      5 hours
      user #5671urban911riddentrailMohawk
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 7:39pm
      6 hours

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #2631199SandwichesreportScorpion (Upper)Some of the top section could use some TLC but...
      Jan 27, 2023 @ 7:07pm
      Jan 27, 2023
      user #2631199SandwichesreportDas Auto BahnApproximately 5 hours worked per volunteer
      Jan 14, 2023 @ 5:58pm
      Jan 14, 2023
      user #1650283LuluPreportNew IssuesOld Issues!
      Jan 1, 2023 @ 4:31pm
      Jan 1, 2023
      user #3020409SbweatherstrailUnemployment LineTrail closed - Maurice is watching…
      Dec 27, 2022 @ 11:23am
      Dec 27, 2022
      user #541378jjaaptrailHuff and PuffFixed.
      Dec 15, 2022 @ 11:37am
      Dec 15, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Lake Padden 52 km
      Samish Crest Open Space 9 42.1 km
      Whatcom Falls Park 9 12.8 km
      100 Acre Woods 11 103.8 km
      Lookout Mountain 2 4 16 34 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike16967 miles17,349 ft34 miles1,407 ft
      #2#11,91211,18161104,237
      Hike13954 miles10,440 ft23 miles1,407 ft
      #3#1410,4711,079
      Trail Running14155 miles11,027 ft24 miles1,407 ft
      #3#12910,479102,100
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      • Admins: WMBC, kyleyoungtransition
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