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2,943 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:03:35
Avg time
23 ft
Altitude change
1,323 ft
Altitude min
1,399 ft
Altitude max
1,323 ft
Altitude start
1,345 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
997 ft
Distance climb
755 ft
Distance down
1,178 ft
Distance flat
00:03:35
Avg time

Bottle Opener Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66055 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39276 in E-Biking
    • #143582 in Trail Running
    • #140859 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,113 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #631 in E-Biking
    • #4,278 in Trail Running
    • #4,737 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Log Ride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    WMBC

Fun connector that runs from the top of Oly/North end of Kaiser to the bottom of Keystone/Happy Hour. Recently brushed and in good condition. Nothing terribly technical or difficult although the Log Ride can be treacherous when wet..Easily traveled in either direction with very little elevation gain or loss.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 347 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2,192 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Bottle Opener Trail Reports

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Jul 18, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/Vancouver)
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Jul 17, 2026 @ 6:56am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 17, 2026
reporter Back open!
Jun 11, 2026 @ 12:12pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 11, 2026
May 8, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 8, 2026
reporter Good Condition(4) Desperately needs signage specifically at the end of Oly spur and maybe on kaiser. New work is great. Trail is in great...
May 7, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 7, 2026
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on Jul 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.8 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bottle Opener located?
      Bottle Opener is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.71787, -122.40408.
      ▼ How hard is Bottle Opener?
      Bottle Opener is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bottle Opener?
      Bottle Opener has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,323 ft to 1,399 ft.
      ▼ Is Bottle Opener a point to point trail?
      Bottle Opener is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bottle Opener?
      Bottle Opener is 2,943 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bottle Opener?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bottle Opener. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bottle Opener?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bottle Opener are:
      • July (179 activities)
      • June (147 activities)
      • August (139 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bottle Opener? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bottle Opener are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bottle Opener?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bottle Opener. The trail is 2,943 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bottle Opener?
      Bottle Opener is a very popular trail. There have been 10,242 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,067 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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