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2,044 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:02:46
Avg time
105 ft
Altitude change
1,234 ft
Altitude min
1,338 ft
Altitude max
1,234 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
-6.5%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
1,362 ft
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance down
571 ft
Distance flat
00:02:46
Avg time

187 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73816 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68917 in E-Biking
    • #91199 in Trail Running
    • #81879 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Old school trail with tight turns, flat corners and a natural feel. Can be ridden as a fun bonus descent or climbed as a nice alternative singletrack climb.

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Jun 20, 2026 @ 12:36pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 20, 2026
Subpar (2) - Needs brushing bad.
Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 11, 2026
reporter (3) Poor sight lines on the lower section- brushing needed. The foxglove are looking good!
Jun 1, 2026 @ 1:17pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 1, 2026
reporter Ready for brushing, it's starting to get overgrown in the sunny patch near the Cougar terminus. The remainder of the trail is primo up to the H2T...
Apr 26, 2026 @ 9:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 26, 2026
reporter Overall Condition Excellent (5)
Apr 20, 2026 @ 1:10pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.47 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to 187 trailhead (48.722510, -122.404220)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About 187

        Where is 187 located?
        187 is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72251, -122.40422.
        How hard is 187?
        187 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for 187?
        187 has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,234 ft to 1,338 ft.
        How long is 187?
        187 is 2,044 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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