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13.7 miles
Distance
1,646 ft
Climb
-1,649 ft
Descent
1,763 ft
High Point
-7 ft
Altitude change
722 ft
Altitude min
729 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
-29.7%
Grade max
25.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
This is fun for upper-level beginners and lower-level intermediate riders. Climbs are not too steep, and descends are not fast, mostly flowy. There is occasional tech both up and down, but no black features at all.
It's likely possible to ride counter clockwise as well, haven't tried.
Huff and Puff is technically a two-way trail, but a huge number of people use it to climb, so if you use it for descend be mindful of the climbers and prefer low-traffic hours.
Detailed Description
Galbraith XC intermediate is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 1,646 ft with a max elevation of 1,763 ft then descends -1,649 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 22, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Nov 11, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance14 miles
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Altitude min722 ft
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Altitude start729 ft
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Altitude end722 ft
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Climb1,646 ft
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Descent-1,649 ft
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Grade max-29.7%
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Grade min25.9%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC
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Physical ratingModerate
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Papa Bear - Galbraith Mountain - Bellingham - Washington
trail: Papa Bear
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Lost Sole - Galbraith Mountain - Bellingham - Washington
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