more stats
417 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:13
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
931 ft
Altitude min
936 ft
Altitude max
936 ft
Altitude start
932 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-1.7%
Grade max
121 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:03:13
Avg time

Briar Patch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74866 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39534 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,258 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #638 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Briar Patch is a 417 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 283 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,825 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Briar Patch Trail Reports

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on Sep 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Briar Patch located?
      Briar Patch is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.71666, -122.42622.
      ▼ How hard is Briar Patch?
      Briar Patch is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Briar Patch?
      The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 931 ft to 936 ft.
      ▼ Is Briar Patch a point to point trail?
      Briar Patch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Briar Patch?
      Briar Patch is 417 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Briar Patch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Briar Patch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Briar Patch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Briar Patch are:
      • July (160 activities)
      • September (135 activities)
      • June (127 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Briar Patch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Briar Patch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Briar Patch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Briar Patch. The trail is 417 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Briar Patch?
      Briar Patch is a very popular trail. There have been 5,324 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,142 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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