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9.6 miles
Distance
1,651 ft
Climb
-1,806 ft
Descent
1,363 ft
High Point
-155 ft
Altitude change
504 ft
Altitude min
659 ft
Altitude start
505 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-52.3%
Grade max
89%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,461 ft
Distance flat
10 mile northside loop focusing on SST.
Detailed Description
EMB Northside Lap is a 10 mile moderately popular intermediate 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 12 trails. This route climbs 1,651 ft with a max elevation of 1,363 ft then descends -1,806 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 10, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time1 hr 34 min
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Altitude min504 ft
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Altitude start659 ft
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Altitude end505 ft
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Climb1,651 ft
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Descent-1,806 ft
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Grade-0.3%
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Grade max-52.3%
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Grade min89%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat3,461 ft
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Trails in Route
| 249 ft | |||||
| 446 ft | |||||
| 3,550 ft | |||||
| 2,671 ft | |||||
| 1,480 ft | |||||
| 3,871 ft | |||||
| 1,421 ft | |||||
| 466 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,875 ft | |||||
| 1,407 ft | |||||
| 1,539 ft |
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Cedar Dust - Galbraith - Bellingham, WA
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