6.3 miles

Distance

1,773 ft

Climb

-1,764 ft

Descent

1,913 ft

High Point

The classic Chuckanut short loop,Double Black and Double Down is an amazing pair of trails if you like going fast. Interesting drops and creative riding abound on this loop.

If you're going to check out the Chuckanuts, but don't have all day to explore- this is the loop.

Detailed Description

Double Black, Double Down is a 6 mile popular expert route located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 1,773 ft with a max elevation of 1,913 ft then descends -1,764 ft.

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44 Reviews & Comments

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nofunstravaguy

(Jun 18, 2022 at 14:16)

Trail Double Down

Really Double Down is the 'double black' trail between the two, if anything. Double Down is a legit solid black anywhere in the world, with some expert features. Double Black trail was easier- both are fun with some tech, roots, drops, good dirt.

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nofunstravaguy

(Jun 18, 2022 at 14:15)

Trail Double Black Diamond

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ohlyss

(Apr 2, 2022 at 18:28)

Trail Double Down

Fun! Fun! Good flow with splashes of roots to delight those that love the tech! Very well built trail! Glad we got the shuttle with Intrinsic Flow! Pretty sweet to get extra laps in and be driven by one of the contributing trail builders!

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ohlyss

(Apr 2, 2022 at 18:22)

Trail Ridge Trail

Meh. As recommended we rode the upper trail to Galen’s (Galen’s was fun but short) got back on the lower section and much like the upper section was some long flattish bits with some rooty techy xc… if that’s your jam you’ll live this trail. The area is beautiful.

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savagefilms

(Jun 13, 2021 at 9:05)

Trail Ridge Trail

I had a blast on this trail! I would consider it a must do if you seek out gnarly trails, enjoy adventure rides, and have the skills to clean it. I think other black trails should feel like a walk in the park for you to fully enjoy this one. I think it’s a lot harder to get down this trail clean than it is to do the same on double down. It’s somewhere in between downhill and XC. That said, it’s a riot when you nail the right line and carry your momentum through a web of massive diagonal roots or clean one of the rock lines! I made the mistake of taking galens step down and skipping the middle. That felt like a waste of time and elevation. I’d rather pick my way down the ridge and walk a few sections if need be.

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longboardersp

(Jun 3, 2021 at 15:04)

Trail Ridge Trail

Trials riding skills needed to ride this trail clean! More hike a bike sections than you can count riding North going (down) feels like you do as much up as down! Once again if you are a Trials rider, love really technical almost un-rideable trail that goes up and down in little short steep parts this trail is for you. Even as a hiking trail its silly. Why always stick to the top of the ridge about 30 bypasses around the million little ups along the ridge crest are needed to make this a fun trail. If you love hike a bike this is your trail.

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chunky-tech-doctor

(Feb 7, 2021 at 7:57)

Trail Double Black Diamond

Totally a single black bot double there is no mandatory gnar there is options

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aguynamedjoe

SCMTS Staff (Sep 12, 2020 at 11:12)

Trail Double Down

Just above my comfort level -- VERY FUN. I was alone, so I was careful and looked at everything before either hitting or skipping. Some features I felt I could go back and make, others I would just love to see others do.

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kieranwilder (Aug 6, 2020 at 21:43)

Trail Double Down

Super fun from start to finish, optional big drops, roots, and steep turns, must ride!!

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roborant (Aug 2, 2020 at 1:16)

Trail Ridge Trail

Unassuming, brutal trail with empty promises of flow and rocky technicality. 85% is pushing through brush, cursing the trees, and hike-a-bike ascents. Downhill suggestion on the map is misleading as the variance is so close. Several awesome rock sections for technical navigation, but certainly not worth the effort of the entire route. Stay on DBD and DD.

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joebmx

(Jul 12, 2020 at 10:01)

Trail Ridge Trail

I don’t know. Maybe i like pain but aside from the mandatory hike a bike there really is only one other section that needs to be pushed otherwise with solid skills and lots of mashing it is all doable. Its not for everyone and that is fine not every trail should be. The best way to put it is the trail is physical.

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skylinecul8r (Jun 12, 2020 at 8:27)

Trail Cleator Road

Closed due to landslide

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skylinecul8r (Jun 12, 2020 at 8:27)

Trail Cleator Road

Closed due to landslide

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JRutter

(Apr 30, 2020 at 7:21)

Trail Double Down

MTB only for everyone’s safety!

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chunky-tech-doctor

(Feb 9, 2020 at 12:45)

Trail Fragrance Lake Road

Closed road no vehicles it says as of 02/09/2020

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chunky-tech-doctor

(Feb 9, 2020 at 12:45)

Trail Fragrance Lake Road

Closed road no vehicles it says as of 02/09/2020

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chunky-tech-doctor

(Feb 9, 2020 at 12:45)

Trail Fragrance Lake Road

Closed road no vehicles it says as of 02/09/2020

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chunky-tech-doctor

(Feb 9, 2020 at 12:45)

Trail Fragrance Lake Road

Closed road no vehicles it says as of 02/09/2020

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chunky-tech-doctor

(Feb 9, 2020 at 12:45)

Trail Fragrance Lake Road

Closed road no vehicles it says as of 02/09/2020

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chunky-tech-doctor

(Feb 9, 2020 at 12:45)

Trail Fragrance Lake Road

Closed road no vehicles it says as of 02/09/2020

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chunky-tech-doctor

(Feb 9, 2020 at 12:45)

Trail Fragrance Lake Road

Closed road no vehicles it says as of 02/09/2020

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GraysonPNW (Jan 29, 2020 at 20:42)

Trail Double Down

So fun. Must ride for bham area

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GraysonPNW (Jan 29, 2020 at 20:41)

Trail Double Down

So fun. Must ride for bham area

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yman98

(Aug 25, 2019 at 16:23)

Trail Ridge Trail

Super fun trail, lots of technical moves on upper and lower. Keep your speed up to make it over those roots and rocks.

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pbr1985

(Jun 27, 2019 at 12:17)

Trail Ridge Trail

I find the ridge trail to Galen’s step to the connector trail (bypassing the middle section of ridge), followed by hush hush to be a very nice trail, technical and fun and in a beautiful location. Dirt is great. Certainly not a manicured flow trail but it’s definitely worthwhile.

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davidscole (Jun 10, 2019 at 13:42)

Trail Ridge Trail

The people who are saying trail "isn't worth it" or is "unridable" are most likely attempting to ride the middle part of the trail, which is indeed unridable and not really intended as part of the downhill mt bike route. It's an up-and-down scramble in there. The upper ridge and lower ridge sections are techy and fun. Good mt biking if you like challenging, technical terrain. Hard, yes, but a lot of us like that. Great stuff! Do skip the middle part, either way. That is not part of the route. Take Galen's Step out, go down the road a bit and get back on via the Ridge Trail Connector. Enjoy.

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masonguy

(May 27, 2019 at 16:25)

Trail Ridge Trail

Ride the upper ridge until Galen's step for the best mountain bike experience. The middle section is unrideable

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Knoerpsi (May 9, 2019 at 20:10)

Trail Ridge Trail

No trail for mountain bikes.

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chrisclifford

(Mar 29, 2019 at 23:01)

Trail Ridge Trail

Not worth riding. It’s a hiking trail. The first few minutes are ok, mostly just tech and tight roots and rocks between tight trees. The last minute or so is ok. The middle absolutely sucks. Multiple unrideable sections interspersed with short (20-30 seconds) periods of mediocre flat pedaling sectors before the next dismount. The kicker is that after this you lose about 1000 feet of elevation on a crushed gravel path back to the parking lot. I’m honestly kind of pissed this trail was recommended to me

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