2,438 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:05:13
Avg time
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Dog Patch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #146 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2020 in Trail Running
    • #8790 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • OSM Way
    #278754538

Dog Patch is a great way to transition from Pipeline to all the trails on the Southside of Galbraith. The primary feature of note is a bridge crossing - the bridge is plenty wide but does require a little caution when wet. This trail is shaded by trees the entire way.

Dog Patch is more popular as an entry point to the mountain, ridden from west to east. You will enter the trail at the intersection of Last Call and Lost Giants. Upon reaching the end of the trail, you will be at the popular intersection of Rd 2200, Tower Rd, and Pony Express.

If you are using Dog Patch in the less popular east to west direction, enter the trail to the right of Meth Lab and be careful to watch your speed for anybody headed up the trail. You'll exit at the intersection of Last Call (left to head toward the parking lot) and Lost Giants (right to extend your ride).

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Dog Patch mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -70 ft
  • Altitude min
    860 ft
  • Altitude max
    944 ft
  • Altitude start
    944 ft
  • Altitude end
    873 ft
  • Grade
    -2.9%
  • Grade max
    -12.2%
  • Grade min
    11.8%
  • Distance climb
    226 ft
  • Distance down
    968 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,227 ft
  • Avg time
    00:05:13
  • Avg reverse time
    00:05:31
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      May 16, 2025 @ 12:08pm
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 57 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 712 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
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      • 9,892 rides
      • Last: May 16, 2025

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