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15.7 miles
Distance
2,406 ft
Climb
-2,409 ft
Descent
1,625 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
71 ft
Altitude min
92 ft
Altitude start
92 ft
Altitude end
-39%
Grade max
60.7%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Counterclockwise Chuckanut Meander Route
Detailed Description
Chuckanut Meander is a 16 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 20 trails. This route climbs 2,406 ft with a max elevation of 1,625 ft then descends -2,409 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4 trails (newest: Jul 1, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance16 miles
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Avg time1 hr 44 min
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Altitude change-1 ft
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Altitude min71 ft
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Altitude start92 ft
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Altitude end92 ft
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Climb2,406 ft
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Descent-2,409 ft
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Grade max-39%
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Grade min60.7%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
36 Reviews & Comments
onegear29
Route is just a "trail" (mainly double track/fire roads) that circumnavigates all the good trails. Thought we could catch some of trails listed and DESCEND them but alas the connections were not to be. Lesson learned for next trip.
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Trails in Route
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| 2,372 ft |
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