more stats
2,044 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:04:57
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
00:04:57
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
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90649 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43614 in E-Biking
    • #129476 in Trail Running
    • #152525 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,492 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #692 in E-Biking
    • #3,913 in Trail Running
    • #5,161 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.

Tags
Rock gardensTight and twisty
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 197 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,183 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

187 Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Jul 30, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 30, 2026
Jul 28, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 28, 2026
reporter mostly ok, a few straggler vines and tall foxglove leaning into the trail pathway
Jul 16, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 16, 2026
Okay (3) - Some evil blackberry vines need to get cut.
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!
more »
Status:
on Jul 30, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.47 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (6,226)
close
      Directions to 187 trailhead (48.722510, -122.404220)

      Photos

      2 more »
      mtb
      187
      46 |
      Nov 21, 2020 @ 2:51pm
      Nov 21, 2020
      report
      mtb
      187
      99 |
      Nov 23, 2024 @ 3:46pm
      Nov 23, 2024

      Videos

      no videos have been added for 187 yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.5 • 83 miles • 13,789 ft • 474 • Loop •
      Should be a monster! This route covers every trail on Galbraith at least once. Some uphill trails are...
      9 miles • 1,460 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Here is the Fairhaven Bicycles Classic Loop! This is a favorite for shop employees and group rides. This...
      12 miles • 2,222 ft • 20 • Loop •
      Here lies the "Too Slow for Flow" route, featuring as little flow, and as many root, rocks, and jank...
      3.3 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
      5 ★ 8%
      4 ★ 46%
      3 ★ 15%
      2 ★ 23%
      1 ★ 8%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      cwgoggin
      Anyone know the history of this name? Does it refer to hip hop slang for murder, ultimately coming from California penal code 187 defining murder?

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      • By kyleyoungtransition & contributors
      • #8653 - 3,720 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 187?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 187. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 187?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 187 are:
      • July (93 activities)
      • September (81 activities)
      • August (78 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 187? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 187 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 187?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride 187. The trail is 2,044 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 187?
      187 is a very popular trail. There have been 6,293 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,224 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.