more stats
2,913 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:10:53
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
961 ft
Altitude min
984 ft
Altitude max
982 ft
Altitude start
965 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance climb
1,273 ft
Distance down
1,188 ft
Distance flat
00:10:53
Avg time

Cedar Dust Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25072 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2368 in E-Biking
    • #73062 in Trail Running
    • #85297 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #451 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #21 in E-Biking
    • #2,655 in Trail Running
    • #3,249 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Main connector trail from the top of the Ridge trail if you want to get to Galbraith south side.

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Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 15 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 1,011 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 7,714 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Cedar Dust Trail Reports

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on Nov 9, 2026
Avg: 3.96 (42 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cedar-dust trailhead (48.727590, -122.423830)

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      crucialsworld
      Rain collects in certain spots, easily avoidable
      xzeroone
      Temporarily closed b/c of forestry activity

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cedar Dust located?
      Cedar Dust is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72759, -122.42383.
      ▼ How hard is Cedar Dust?
      Cedar Dust is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cedar Dust?
      Cedar Dust has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 961 ft to 984 ft.
      ▼ Is Cedar Dust a point to point trail?
      Cedar Dust is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cedar Dust?
      Cedar Dust is 2,913 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cedar Dust?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cedar Dust. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cedar Dust?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cedar Dust are:
      • July (425 activities)
      • June (412 activities)
      • September (375 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cedar Dust? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cedar Dust are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cedar Dust?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Cedar Dust. The trail is 2,913 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cedar Dust?
      Cedar Dust is a very popular trail. There have been 45,034 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 45,473 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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