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2,231 ft
Distance
-295 ft
Descent
00:06:34
Avg time
-295 ft
Altitude change
1,464 ft
Altitude min
1,759 ft
Altitude max
1,759 ft
Altitude start
1,463 ft
Altitude end
-13.2%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
2,192 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:06:34
Avg time

Evolution Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • AKA
    EVO
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #97 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1574 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Pump Track, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Evolution (or Evo) dishes up a sophisticated blend of jumps, ladders, and drops during the half mile between the summit and RD 3000.

Evo kicks things off with a series of doubles before winding towards a long log ride feature called the Stinger (rebuilt in early 2015). The next section offers a couple of small trail-drops and table tops before arriving at a duo of abrupt ladder drops (ride arounds are present).

An off-camber sandstone slab represents the last of the rougher riding – giving way into a section of doubles before arriving back at the road. Head left to connect with either Pump Track or Unemployment Line.

Access Info

Follow the doubletrack road all the way to the towers at the top of the hill. Just keep going. There is artistic signage that marks the trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 40 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 605 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 5,466 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Aug 18, 2026 @ 3:42pm (America/Los_Angeles)
1 day
 Running fast. The "landing" on the second of two "ramps" is a bit rocky/rutted, but still fine.
Aug 10, 2026 @ 4:50pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 10, 2026
 Some dry areas but running fast.
Aug 2, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 2, 2026
Jul 24, 2026 @ 8:38am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 24, 2026
Brushing needed in the last berm before going back into the woods ahead of the stinger
Jul 23, 2026 @ 3:31pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 23, 2026
 Getting some overgrowth between the 2 berms going into the trees, then clears
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Avg: 4.65 (141 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Evolution

        ▼ Where is Evolution located?
        Evolution is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.70924, -122.39194.
        ▼ How hard is Evolution?
        Evolution is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Evolution?
        The trail has 295 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,464 ft to 1,759 ft.
        ▼ Is Evolution a point to point trail?
        Yes, Evolution is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Evolution?
        Evolution is 2,231 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Evolution?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Evolution. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Evolution?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Evolution are:
        • July (721 activities)
        • June (424 activities)
        • August (382 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Evolution? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Evolution are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Evolution?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Evolution. The trail is 2,231 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Evolution?
        Evolution is a very popular trail. There have been 30,170 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31,669 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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