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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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    463
More Stats for Double Black, Double Down mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 22 min
  • Altitude min
    189 ft
  • Altitude start
    189 ft
  • Altitude end
    197 ft
  • Grade max
    -62.2%
  • Grade min
    49%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,549 ft
Avg: 3.65 (6 votes)
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Chuckanut 7 23 19
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Picking apart Chuckanut! // Raw Upload
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Double Black Diamond
May 12, 2025 @ 8:50am
18 hours
Cleaned up a few bits on the lower part of DD below South Lost Lake Trail. Thanks to Evil and Arc'Teryx for sponsoring the Dig Day! reporter
Double Black walk up
May 1, 2025 @ 1:04pm
May 1, 2025
The hiking trail in from the parking area to double black... It is starting to get rutted where bikers shred the corner between the two trails. Maybe be a tad gentle on the shared space until you are on the MTB specific trail.
Double Down
May 1, 2025 @ 1:04pm
May 1, 2025
Great dirt.
Ridge Trail
Mar 22, 2025 @ 2:18pm
Mar 22, 2025
Cleator Road
Feb 24, 2025 @ 9:36am
Feb 24, 2025
Drove up (2/23/2025) with no problem.
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