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1,850 ft
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:04:18
Avg time
138 ft
Altitude change
916 ft
Altitude min
1,053 ft
Altitude max
916 ft
Altitude start
1,053 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
-6.3%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
1,490 ft
Distance climb
56 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:04:18
Avg time

Happy Devil Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50033 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30133 in E-Biking
    • #102771 in Trail Running
    • #106370 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Climb trail to return from Lower Devilcross, Happy Hour or The Finger.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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Jul 23, 2026 @ 11:17am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 23, 2026
 reporter Closed for logging below the 2900 road to remove root rot. This trail is closed to prevent potential user conflict in this area during the logging.
Jul 22, 2026 @ 10:55am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 22, 2026
 Closed by logging
Jul 16, 2026 @ 1:24pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 16, 2026
 Excellent (5)
Jun 24, 2026 @ 2:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 24, 2026
 reporter
trail has been brushed!
May 8, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 8, 2026
 reporter Okay Condition(3) Lower section of Happy devils in good condition. No real notes on it. Once you cross the road, there's some heavy ruts...
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        Directions to happy-devil trailhead (48.727020, -122.396080)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Devil

        ▼ Where is Happy Devil located?
        Happy Devil is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72702, -122.39608.
        ▼ How hard is Happy Devil?
        Happy Devil is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Happy Devil?
        Happy Devil has 141 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 916 ft to 1,053 ft.
        ▼ Is Happy Devil a point to point trail?
        Happy Devil is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Happy Devil?
        Happy Devil is 1,850 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Happy Devil?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Happy Devil. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Happy Devil?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Happy Devil are:
        • July (88 activities)
        • August (79 activities)
        • September (64 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Happy Devil? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Happy Devil are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Happy Devil?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Happy Devil. The trail is 1,850 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Happy Devil?
        Happy Devil is a very popular trail. There have been 8,759 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,600 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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