more stats
3,638 ft
Distance
298 ft
Climb
00:10:17
Avg time
301 ft
Altitude change
500 ft
Altitude min
801 ft
Altitude max
500 ft
Altitude start
801 ft
Altitude end
8.3%
Grade
0.9%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
3,327 ft
Distance climb
312 ft
Distance flat
00:10:17
Avg time

Dogma Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #18517 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53769 in E-Biking
    • #85309 in Trail Running
    • #126409 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #340 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #816 in E-Biking
    • #2,950 in Trail Running
    • #4,243 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • OSM Way

Dogma is primarily a climbing trail, often used after riding down Bob's Trail if looking for another lap, or as an entrance to the North side of the mountain. This trail is under mature tree coverage.

The entrance to the trail is from Pipeline Road and does not have a sign. Approximately halfway up the climb, the trail crosses back across Pipeline Road (no signage) until it connects with Short Pipe (also no signage). A left turn on Short Pipe will quickly get you over to a midway point on Bob's Trail, or a right turn on Short Pipe continues your climb to Rd 1000.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 141 rides
  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • 406 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Dogma Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2026 @ 12:34pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 18, 2026
The blackberries were getting kind of aggressive. I went through and trimmed as much as I could. Should be good for at least a couple of weeks.
Jul 22, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/Vancouver)
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Jun 28, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Vancouver)
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Jun 28, 2026 @ 1:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 28, 2026
reporter (4) The lower and middle sections could use some brushing. Not terrible, but getting pretty thick in a few spots.
Jun 23, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 23, 2026
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on Sep 18, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dogma located?
      Dogma is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.73493, -122.43292.
      ▼ How hard is Dogma?
      Dogma is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dogma?
      Dogma has 298 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 500 ft to 801 ft.
      ▼ Is Dogma a point to point trail?
      Dogma is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dogma?
      Dogma is 3,638 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dogma?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dogma. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dogma? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dogma are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dogma?
      The estimated time to ride Dogma is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 3,638 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Dogma?
      Dogma is a very popular trail. There have been 1,651 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,775 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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