more stats
1,995 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-75 ft
Descent
00:02:49
Avg time
-53 ft
Altitude change
1,236 ft
Altitude min
1,312 ft
Altitude max
1,290 ft
Altitude start
1,237 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
292 ft
Distance climb
1,089 ft
Distance down
535 ft
Distance flat
00:02:49
Avg time

Cougar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56292 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29148 in E-Biking
    • #120399 in Trail Running
    • #140156 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #940 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #463 in E-Biking
    • #3,683 in Trail Running
    • #4,706 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Cougar to Cabin is the preferred singletrack route to get to the top of SST from Oly.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 420 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 2,310 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Cougar Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 5, 2026
 Excellent (5)
Jun 25, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 25, 2026
 Dry in spots but a good route
Jun 20, 2026 @ 12:36pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 20, 2026
 Excellent (5)
Jun 1, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 1, 2026
 reporter Brushing mostly complete - next pass needed at the Cougar/187 junction, and up 187. Adding this to a 187 trail report.
May 25, 2026 @ 3:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 25, 2026
 reporter Overall Condition Good (4). Could use some brushing on the south portion after the Stinky connector.
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on Jul 5, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.87 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cougar located?
      Cougar is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72631, -122.4077.
      ▼ How hard is Cougar?
      Cougar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cougar?
      Cougar has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 75 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,236 ft to 1,312 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cougar?
      Cougar is 1,995 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cougar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cougar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cougar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cougar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cougar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Cougar. The trail is 1,995 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cougar?
      Cougar is a very popular trail. There have been 13,999 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,750 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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