more stats
2,657 ft
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:06:22
Avg time
107 ft
Altitude change
1,021 ft
Altitude min
1,128 ft
Altitude max
1,021 ft
Altitude start
1,129 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
1,457 ft
Distance climb
272 ft
Distance down
928 ft
Distance flat
00:06:22
Avg time

Intestine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39964 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38569 in E-Biking
    • #121302 in Trail Running
    • #110687 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #664 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #619 in E-Biking
    • #3,707 in Trail Running
    • #3,815 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

One of the most common singletrack climb routes on the north side. The grade is always manageable and the trail contains the normal Galbraith spattering of roots and rock. Near the beginning there is a technical bit over a large boulder, the hardest part of the trail.

Tags
Rock gardensRock slabs

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 361 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 2,200 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Intestine Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 21, 2026
reporter
Jul 16, 2026 @ 2:17pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 16, 2026
Good (4) - Could use a rake after the (nice) trimming work.
Jun 28, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 28, 2026
Jun 2, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 2, 2026
reporter Good Condition(3)-The trail itself was in great condition. Only complaint is that it needs brushing to an extreme degree.
May 31, 2026 @ 6:48pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 31, 2026
reporter Getting overgrown- needs some brushing sight lines getting obscured
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on Jul 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.16 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Intestine located?
      Intestine is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72619, -122.41851.
      ▼ How hard is Intestine?
      Intestine is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Intestine?
      Intestine has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,021 ft to 1,128 ft.
      ▼ How long is Intestine?
      Intestine is 2,657 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Intestine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Intestine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Intestine?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Intestine are:
      • July (162 activities)
      • August (148 activities)
      • October (146 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Intestine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Intestine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Intestine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Intestine. The trail is 2,657 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Intestine?
      Intestine is a very popular trail. There have been 10,563 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,393 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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