more stats
2,165 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-150 ft
Descent
00:03:18
Avg time
-144 ft
Altitude change
1,200 ft
Altitude min
1,351 ft
Altitude max
1,344 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
1,545 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:03:18
Avg time

Arsenio Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87066 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65358 in E-Biking
    • #145944 in Trail Running
    • #143244 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,452 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #922 in E-Biking
    • #4,344 in Trail Running
    • #4,826 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    No clear path
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Arsenio was originally built as a down track and does not climb particularly well, Son of Sam is a better climb to SST.

The name Arsenio comes from the unique stand of trees that stood on trail in the 90's and early 2000's that resembled Arsenio Halls haircut.

Word is this trail is going to be rebuilt as a black diamond flow trail.

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Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 328 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Arsenio Trail Reports

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May 25, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 25, 2026
 reporter Overall Condition Excellent (5)
May 11, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 11, 2026
 reporter tree was misreported.
May 8, 2026 @ 8:27pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 8, 2026
 Tree down across trail
Mar 27, 2026 @ 4:58pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 27, 2026
 reporter Trail inventory rating: 3 Could use a sign at the Arsenio connector, and at Son of Sam intersection. Needles and branches throughout, sometimes...
Feb 7, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 7, 2026
 reporter Okay (3) - Trail riding fine - no puddles - could use a sign at the intersection with Son of Sam
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Status:
on May 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Arsenio located?
      Arsenio is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72344, -122.41066.
      ▼ How hard is Arsenio?
      Arsenio is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arsenio?
      Arsenio has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 150 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,200 ft to 1,351 ft.
      ▼ How long is Arsenio?
      Arsenio is 2,165 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arsenio?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Arsenio. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Arsenio? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arsenio are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Arsenio?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Arsenio. The trail is 2,165 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Arsenio?
      Arsenio is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,437 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,442 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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