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1.3 miles
Distance
170 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:12:07
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,141 ft
Altitude min
1,278 ft
Altitude max
1,272 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
2,356 ft
Distance climb
2,290 ft
Distance down
2,073 ft
Distance flat
00:12:07
Avg time

Goldilocks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104532 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101334 in E-Biking
    • #105709 in Trail Running
    • #89759 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

Ancient XC loop from the dawn of mountain biking has maintained it's shape over the decades and still is a fun ride. Flow can be found in either direction. Historically has been lower priority for trimmers and can get overgrown.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 30, 2026
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Jul 5, 2026 @ 1:30pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 5, 2026
 South section looks Excellent (5)
Jul 5, 2026 @ 1:22pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 5, 2026
 Good (4) - Mostly good and not too overgrown yet. A couple stubborn mud puddles.
Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 21, 2026
Lower 1/2 of loop needs brushing
May 13, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 13, 2026
 reporter Trail condition (5) needs pruning around trailhead sign
Apr 25, 2026 @ 8:25pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 25, 2026
 Okay (3) - Pretty bushy and sight lines are almost non-existent.
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Avg: 3.58 (11 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Goldilocks

        ▼ Where is Goldilocks located?
        Goldilocks is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72673, -122.40741.
        ▼ How hard is Goldilocks?
        Goldilocks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goldilocks?
        Goldilocks has 170 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,141 ft to 1,278 ft.
        ▼ How long is Goldilocks?
        Goldilocks is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goldilocks?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Goldilocks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Goldilocks?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Goldilocks are:
        • October (52 activities)
        • June (40 activities)
        • August (28 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Goldilocks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goldilocks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Goldilocks?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Goldilocks. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Goldilocks?
        Goldilocks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 780 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 966 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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