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1,063 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
1,121 ft
Altitude min
1,150 ft
Altitude max
1,148 ft
Altitude start
1,152 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
279 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

Bear Knuckle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #117707 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100482 in E-Biking
    • #122364 in Trail Running
    • #117003 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Bear Knuckle is a 1,063 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 27 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 19 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 112 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Bear Knuckle Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2026 @ 2:04pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 18, 2026
reporter Brushed
Jun 21, 2026 @ 12:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 21, 2026
Badly needs brushing
May 17, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 17, 2026
reporter Trail condition (4) needs brushing soon
Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 7, 2026
reporter Trail inventory rating: 4 No signs at Barely There intersection and at Goldilocks intersection. Trail needs a good raking.
Mar 22, 2026 @ 3:54pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 22, 2026
reporter Good condition - 4
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on Sep 18, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Bear Knuckle located?
      Bear Knuckle is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72935, -122.40306.
      How hard is Bear Knuckle?
      Bear Knuckle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Bear Knuckle?
      Bear Knuckle has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,121 ft to 1,150 ft.
      Is Bear Knuckle a point to point trail?
      Bear Knuckle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Bear Knuckle?
      Bear Knuckle is 1,063 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Bear Knuckle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Knuckle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Bear Knuckle?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Knuckle are:
      • May (14 activities)
      • April (10 activities)
      • January (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Bear Knuckle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Knuckle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Bear Knuckle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bear Knuckle. The trail is 1,063 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Bear Knuckle?
      Bear Knuckle is a moderately popular trail. There have been 387 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 401 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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