30.4 miles
Distance
5,835 ft
Climb
-5,029 ft
Descent
1,786 ft
High Point
805 ft
Altitude change
415 ft
Altitude min
534 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
59%
Grade min
13 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat

A more gravel-friendly & chill variant of the All-Braith route that focuses on blues and bluey-blacks

Detailed Description
Bluemageddon is a 30 mile popular intermediate route located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 53 trails. This route climbs 5,835 ft with a max elevation of 1,786 ft then descends -5,029 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 30, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 7 trails (newest: Jun 30, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    30 miles
  • Altitude min
    415 ft
  • Altitude start
    534 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,339 ft
  • Climb
    1 mile
  • Descent
    -5,029 ft
  • Grade
    0.5%
  • Grade max
    -31.8%
  • Grade min
    59%
  • Distance climb
    13 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles

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Trails in Route

Mali1,270 ft
Dos Copas2,972 ft
Geneva Connector South2,766 ft
Dos Cruces3 miles
Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum213 ft
Mama Bear3,235 ft
Mabel's Monkey-Wrench2,103 ft
Lower Mabel's Monkey-Wrench1,247 ft
Geneva Climber1,070 ft
Dos Cruces322 ft
Candy3,533 ft
Arsenio Connector545 ft
Deja Vu1,470 ft
1872,044 ft
Stinky Dual-uxe738 ft
SST - Upper3,556 ft
SST - Lower4,485 ft
Backdoor1,768 ft
Ante Up2,283 ft
Cedar Dust2,700 ft
Bandito2,959 ft
Pony Express3,698 ft
Meth Lab689 ft
Straw3,396 ft
Stick2,093 ft
Brick2,011 ft
Huff and Puff1 mile
Tower Trail236 ft
Evolution2,116 ft
Tower Trail13 miles
Huff and Puff1,903 ft
Pump Track1,083 ft
Eagle Scout1,545 ft
Atomic Dog3,776 ft
Road 23103,061 ft
Overtime4,764 ft
Unemployment Line3,898 ft
Mullet3,898 ft
Cheech and Chong's Wild Ride2,769 ft
Tough Love3,491 ft
Here To There1,864 ft
2 1/22,792 ft
2.5 Extended1,024 ft
Oly2,280 ft
Bottle Opener3,035 ft
Keystone3,622 ft
Wonderland3,212 ft
Wraparound367 ft
Swirlz1,982 ft
Larry's Pizza3,773 ft

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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Gravel Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Swirlz
    Jun 30, 2026 @ 3:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    1 day
    Reinstalled culvert properly. Was previously installed temporarily. Brushed this trail. reporter
    Here To There
    Jun 30, 2026 @ 2:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    1 day
    Got very wet from the bushes (not the rain/mist or trail - no puddles) but the REALLY needs a brushing - bushes almost touching each other from the sides - Rating: 2 reporter
    Cheech and Chong's Wild Ride
    Jun 30, 2026 @ 2:38pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    1 day
    Little bit of moisture we've had has been great - trail is great shape reporter
    Pony Express
    Jun 30, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    1 day
    Marked as minor issue - the entrance from Bandito side could use a brushing, but otherwise the rest of the trail is in great shape reporter
    Bandito
    Jun 30, 2026 @ 2:34pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    1 day
    Little bit of moisture we've had has been great - trail is great shape reporter
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