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5,125 ft
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:12:30
Avg time
55 ft
Altitude change
1,250 ft
Altitude min
1,334 ft
Altitude max
1,250 ft
Altitude start
1,306 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
2,188 ft
Distance climb
1,453 ft
Distance down
1,483 ft
Distance flat
00:12:30
Avg time

Kaiser Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62720 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75455 in E-Biking
    • #94646 in Trail Running
    • #105228 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This is one of the ways to traverse the hill and get from the north side to the south side. It crosses a flow trail so keep a head up at that point. Easy trail and connects the Three pigs to Oly and Bottle Opener. Kaiser flows well in both directions and will keep you on your toes - one of Galbraith's original single tracks.

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  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 192 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,575 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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Jul 23, 2026 @ 2:44pm (America/Vancouver)
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Jul 16, 2026 @ 5:53pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jul 8, 2026 @ 8:45am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 8, 2026
 reporter rode great, gets dry in the clear cut and back to great dirt in the trees - "Variable"
Jun 12, 2026 @ 8:09am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 12, 2026
Overgrown
Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 11, 2026
 reporter (3) There is mud in a few spots in the "new Kaiser" section as well as many overgrown sections (mostly in clear cut areas). The brush is very...
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Ideal
Avg: 3.75 (23 votes)
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        Directions to kaiser trailhead (48.710540, -122.408050)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kaiser

        ▼ Where is Kaiser located?
        Kaiser is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.71054, -122.40805.
        ▼ How hard is Kaiser?
        Kaiser is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kaiser?
        Kaiser has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,250 ft to 1,334 ft.
        ▼ Is Kaiser a point to point trail?
        Kaiser is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Kaiser?
        Kaiser is 5,125 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kaiser?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kaiser. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kaiser?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kaiser are:
        • July (146 activities)
        • June (113 activities)
        • May (105 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Kaiser? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kaiser are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Kaiser?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Kaiser. The trail is 5,125 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Kaiser?
        Kaiser is a very popular trail. There have been 6,727 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,929 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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