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397 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:00:25
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
802 ft
Altitude min
805 ft
Altitude max
805 ft
Altitude start
804 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-1.8%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
121 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:00:25
Avg time
Gate & Switch Cutoff Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGalbraith
Bellingham, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailLog Ride, Skinny
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Gate & Switch Cutoff is a highly rated 397 ft popular green difficulty family friendly dirt/gravel road trail located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features log ride and skinny. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
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6 Months
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Directions to gate--switch-cutoff trailhead
(48.704460, -122.418370)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gate & Switch Cutoff
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Where is Gate & Switch Cutoff located?
Gate & Switch Cutoff is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.70446, -122.41837.
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How hard is Gate & Switch Cutoff?
Gate & Switch Cutoff is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Gate & Switch Cutoff?
The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 802 ft to 805 ft.
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Is Gate & Switch Cutoff a point to point trail?
Gate & Switch Cutoff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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