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14.6 miles
Distance
2,168 ft
Climb
-2,122 ft
Descent
1,783 ft
High Point
47 ft
Altitude change
499 ft
Altitude min
499 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-56%
Grade max
33.9%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Cross-country route around the outer rim of Galbraith
Detailed Description
Orbit is a 15 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 65 trails. This route climbs 2,168 ft with a max elevation of 1,783 ft then descends -2,122 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 3 trails (newest: Sep 14, 2026)
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Jul 22, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8 trails (newest: Sep 16, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance15 miles
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Avg time6 hr 20 min
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Altitude min499 ft
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Altitude start499 ft
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Altitude end545 ft
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Climb2,168 ft
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Descent-2,122 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-56%
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Grade min33.9%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Atomic Dog - Galbraith - Bellingham, WA
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Oriental Express - Galbraith - Bellingham, WA
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