more stats
2,927 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:11:47
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,541 ft
Altitude min
1,647 ft
Altitude max
1,646 ft
Altitude start
1,644 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-25.5%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
791 ft
Distance climb
958 ft
Distance down
1,178 ft
Distance flat
00:11:47
Avg time

Cedar Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chuckanut Mountain
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #304964 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141419 in Trail Running
    • #49982 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,762 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #4,213 in Trail Running
    • #2,134 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Although open to bikes, the Cedar Lake Loop is clearly a hiking trail. Both entry/exits points are reasonable, but the trail around the lake is narrow, extremely rooted, contains single plank boardwalks, and has many walk-a-bikes. If braving this trail, plan on carrying your bike or earning the short rideable segments.

The west entrance is slightly more difficult (with a stepped finish) but connects more directly to the Cedar Lake Lookout Trail.

Tags
BoardwalkLake

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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Cedar Lake Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:17am (America/Vancouver)
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 reporter WA State DNR has closed Blanchard Mountain entirely until April-19th to help contain Covid 19. Please respect this closure, avoid others and...
Mar 24, 2019 @ 4:14pm
Mar 24, 2019
 In great shape. However, this is mostly a hiking trail, not an MTB trail
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      GLC
      ★ 3.0 • 56 miles • 10,585 ft • 112 • Loop •
      Galbraith to lookout to chuckanut from galbraith lane.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cedar Lake Loop located?
      Cedar Lake Loop is located in Chuckanut Mountain, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Chuckanut Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.6759, -122.4521.
      ▼ How hard is Cedar Lake Loop?
      Cedar Lake Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cedar Lake Loop?
      Cedar Lake Loop has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,541 ft to 1,647 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cedar Lake Loop?
      Cedar Lake Loop is 2,927 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cedar Lake Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cedar Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cedar Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cedar Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cedar Lake Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Cedar Lake Loop. The trail is 2,927 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cedar Lake Loop?
      Cedar Lake Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 246 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 249 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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