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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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Region Supporters & Maintainers
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- Mountain Bike
209 trails
- E-Bike
209 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
140 trails
- Trail Running
142 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 59
- 123
- 20
- 4
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of 22 hoursLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 211
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 209
- Trails E-Bike
- 209
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 140
- Trails Trail Running
- 142
- Total Distance
- 79 miles
- Total Descent
- 19,999 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,414 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,794 ft
- Reports
- 20,115
- Photos
- 4,449
- Completed Counter
- 554,482
Articles
Race Report: 2025 Galbraith Grassroots Youth Race Series
Jun 4, 2025 from pinkbike.com
This USA Cycling-sanctioned race series offers a unique format, exclusively open to youth racers aged 18 and under, as well as team coaches and...
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.
Popular Galbraith Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 4,078 ft • 0 ft • 9,552 •
*Note: Changes have been made to U-Line over the winter. Please pre-ride before you free ride* One of Galbraith's premiere trails, Unemployment Line is a machine built intermediate/advanced jump trail. Large park berms and over forty...
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 2,756 ft • 73 ft • 8,490 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 73 ft green climb. It features bridge and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2,438 ft • 85 ft • 7,594 •
Dog Patch is a great way to transition from Pipeline to all the trails on the Southside of Galbraith. The primary feature of note is a bridge crossing - the bridge is plenty wide but does require a little caution when wet. This trail is...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4,154 ft • 0 ft • 6,837 •
Fun, fast, flowy trail with jumps that can be rolled and optional gaps. Nothing overly dangerous for people who don't want to hit big jumps. Easy access off of RD4000. On your left as you climb up RD4000. One of the best at Galby.
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 1,568 ft • 3 ft • 6,513 •
As the name says it is the last trail out from the pipe line after dog patch. Fun fast little trail with a couple MMFs and god dirt. Great beginner trail.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,976 ft • 0 ft • 6,376 •
A super fun old school downhill with a couple of rollaable features. Technical is a few spots, but one of my favorites. Good in any weather.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 397 ft • 0 ft • 6,099 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty family friendly dirt/gravel road. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features log ride and skinny. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Galbraith Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.2 • 12 miles • 2,289 ft • 13 •
The Cascadia Dirt Cup is proud to once again partner with the NW Tune up to bring the Galbraith Mountain...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 1,131 ft • 19 • Loop •
from birch street entrance up the ridge cedardust to the wall wall to el pollo el pollo to grass hopper...
★ 3.7 • 20 miles • 3,542 ft • 27 • Loop •
Loop at Galbraith featuring DH trails from the top - Scorpion, Mohawk, Evolution, U-line, Atomic Dog, plus...
★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 816 ft • 5 • Loop •
Easy loop route for south side Galbraith. 5 miles.
★ 4.5 • 9 miles • 1,132 ft • 27 • Loop •
From south lot, mostly blue XC trail loop with unemployment line atomic dog descent.
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,113 ft • 10 •
This is a tour de chutes, featuring Galby's top three (in my opinion) pucker-worthy rock rolls. Spirit...
Photos of Galbraith Mountain Bike
Videos of Galbraith Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Cedar Fever | Sep 30, 2026 @ 7:13pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 30, 2026 | Unknown | spiffdude | Closed for now. Entrance is taped off. | |
| Whoopsie / Access | Sep 14, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 14, 2026 | Ideal | Tf-es WMBC Admin | Closed for logging starting Monday,... | |
| Spacewolf | Sep 14, 2026 @ 1:36pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 14, 2026 | Wet | Tf-es WMBC Admin | Closed for logging starting Monday,... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour Decisions | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:18pm (America/Los_Angeles) 22 hours | Ideal | jjaap WMBC Admin | ||
| Up 2 Something (segment closed due to trail damage) | Oct 12, 2026 @ 1:29pm (America/Los_Angeles) 2 days | Unknown | gerrycreighton WMBC staff | ||
| Ante Up | Oct 12, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Los_Angeles) 2 days | Unknown | gerrycreighton WMBC staff | ||
| The Ridge | Oct 12, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Los_Angeles) 2 days | Unknown | gerrycreighton WMBC staff | ||
| Closing Time | Oct 11, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Variable | LuluP | ||
| Gate and Switch | Oct 11, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | LuluP | ||
| Atomic Dog | Oct 11, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | LuluP | ||
| Eagle Scout | Oct 11, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | LuluP | ||
| Pump Track | Oct 11, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | LuluP | ||
| Dog Patch | Oct 11, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Variable | LuluP |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2xjtn | ridden | trail | activity #105874363 and 14 more | Oct 14, 2026 @ 9:38am 2 hours |
| ridin-dirty | wishlist | route | activity #105867415 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 7:46am 4 hours |
| OctavianGx9enK | wishlist | trail | activity #105828263 and 2 more | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:56pm 22 hours |
| BrettqN9ins | ridden | trail | activity #105827925 and 1 more | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:46pm 22 hours |
| BrettqN9ins | vote | trail | activity #105827904 | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:45pm 22 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | The cedar limbs are about halfway between the... | Oct 13, 2026 @ 11:37am 24 hours | ||
| trail | Large cedar limbs, crossing the trail from the... | Oct 13, 2026 @ 11:37am 24 hours | ||
| trail | Still closed 10/12/26 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 12:16pm 2 days | ||
| trail | closed until improvements? | Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:16pm Oct 10, 2026 | ||
| report | Is this technically an encounter that could be... | Oct 5, 2026 @ 5:19pm Oct 5, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Padden | 3 | 5 | 2 km | ||
| Samish Crest Open Space | 28 | 7 | 2.1 km | ||
| Whatcom Falls Park | 9 | 1 | 2.8 km | ||
| Samish Park | 3.1 km | ||||
| Hoag's Pond | 6 | 3.4 km |
Local Badges
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Completionist4 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Falls Pump Track | skill park | Bellingham | |
| Cedar Dust Jump Lines | skill park | Bellingham |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 209 | 77 miles | 19,570 ft | 38 miles | 1,414 ft | #3 | #1 | 4,383 | 20,068 | 120 | 205,589 | |
| E-Bike | 209 | 77 miles | 19,928 ft | 38 miles | 1,414 ft | #14 | #22 | 18 | 17,720 | 11 | 16,606 | |
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 1 mile | 367 ft | 4,970 ft | 791 ft | #3 | #2 | 4 | 905 | 5 | 198 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 1 mile | 213 ft | 2,674 ft | 607 ft | #3 | #2 | 1,229 | 1 | 9 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 9 | 3 miles | 699 ft | 2 miles | 1,102 ft | #3 | #2 | 709 | 4 | |||
| Hike | 140 | 52 miles | 7,323 ft | 16 miles | 1,355 ft | #1,102 | #38 | 7 | 18,277 | 2,601 | ||
| Trail Running | 142 | 54 miles | 7,844 ft | 17 miles | 1,355 ft | #200 | #11 | 25 | 18,336 | 26 | 6,217 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Galbraith?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Galbraith are:
- Mohawk (4.7/5)
- SST - Lower (4.7/5)
- Spirit Bear (4.7/5)
- Irish Death (4.7/5)
- Evolution (4.6/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Galbraith?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Galbraith are:
- July (4,099 activities)
- August (3,463 activities)
- June (3,402 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Galbraith?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Galbraith. The most popular parking spots are:
- Birch Street Parking Lot
- Galbraith Mountain and Padden Trails Parking Lot
- Parking (Lookout Mountain Preserve Trailhead)
- Stimpson Family Nature Reserve Parking
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What is the longest trail in Galbraith?
The longest trail in Galbraith is Whoopsie Woodle at 2.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Galbraith?
The best hiking trails in Galbraith are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Galbraith?
Galbraith has a total of 211 trails. Of those, 209 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Galbraith to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Galbraith?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Galbraith is Bottoms up with 198 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Galbraith?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Galbraith is Orient Express with 198 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Galbraith?
Galbraith supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Galbraith?
The following bike services are available in Galbraith:
- Coaching & Camps (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Galbraith?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Galbraith is Papa Bear Connector with an average grade of 17.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Galbraith?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Galbraith. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Galbraith?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Galbraith are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Galbraith?
The overall region status for Galbraith is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 252 trails:
- Clear / Green: 195
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 20
- Significant Issue / Amber: 7
- Closed: 30
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What are the trail conditions in Galbraith?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Galbraith:
- Ideal: 5 trails
- Variable: 3 trails
- Prevalent Mud: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Galbraith?
Yes, Galbraith supports e-bike riding. There are 253 trails in Galbraith that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Galbraith?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Galbraith are:
- 2023 CDC Enduro Bonus Round Galbraith: Sport Course
- Grasshopper to sst from birch
- Vikes Galbraith Loop
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What type of bike is most common in Galbraith?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Galbraith are:
- AM (3,078 activities)
- XC (310 activities)
- DH (103 activities)
- Trials (9 activities)
- Fat (5 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Galbraith?
There are 3 notable sights in Galbraith. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Galbraith.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Galbraith?
The most popular Strava segments in Galbraith are:
- Blue Rock to Red Rock (22,620 athletes)
- Tower Road Decline (21,346 athletes)
- Galby LN G&S Exit to Lot (20,276 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Galbraith?
There are 16 technical trail features (TTFs) in Galbraith. Some popular features include:
- RotorTator (Skinny)
- 911 rock feature (Rock Face)
- 911 old school skinny (Skinny)
- JanKonia (Log Ride)
- Double Vision overpass (Ladder Bridge)
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What trails are closed in Galbraith?
There are currently 30 closed trails in Galbraith. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 195
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 20
- Significant Issue / Amber: 7
- Closed: 30
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Galbraith?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Galbraith are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Galbraith?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Galbraith are:
- Breaux Zone Apa's Intermediate Line (4.6/5)
- Closing Time (4.4/5)
- Geneva Connector South (5/5)
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