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2,949 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
00:06:09
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
864 ft
Altitude min
946 ft
Altitude max
864 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-1.6%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
1,289 ft
Distance climb
75 ft
Distance down
1,539 ft
Distance flat
00:06:09
Avg time

Kaya Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65352 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69759 in E-Biking
    • #95102 in Trail Running
    • #105729 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

An enjoyable trail for beginners and experienced riders. Kaya is a fun way to climb up and access the lower trails on the west side of Galbraith, but riding down is even more fun. The trail flows smoothly through forest and meadow, and has a few little features to enjoy. With new drainage work just completed at the bottom, Kaya is now in the best shape it has ever been in.

Access Info

To access the bottom of Kaya, go up the Pipeline Road (1000) from the "H" kiosk and take a left at the first road intersection. Continue down Road 1100 for about a hundred meters and look for the trailhead marker on your right (might be marked Hop Scotch). The top of the trail is accessed via Bunny Trails / Art's Trail via the Pipeline Road.

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  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 159 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,892 rides
  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026 @ 11:52am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 21, 2026
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Jun 28, 2026 @ 3:11pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 28, 2026
 reporter Needs brushing, obstructed sight lines, hard to see trail surface in spots.
Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 21, 2026
The bushes are starting to e
May 20, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 20, 2026
 reporter Ideal trail conditions, dry and fast. Surrounding undergrowth is lush but not encroaching into trail as yet. All sight lines clear.
Apr 19, 2026 @ 7:10am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 19, 2026
 reporter trail riding great (5)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kaya

        ▼ Where is Kaya located?
        Kaya is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.70868, -122.42553.
        ▼ How hard is Kaya?
        Kaya is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kaya?
        Kaya has 81 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 864 ft to 946 ft.
        ▼ How long is Kaya?
        Kaya is 2,949 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kaya?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kaya. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kaya?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kaya are:
        • July (203 activities)
        • August (174 activities)
        • June (121 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Kaya? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kaya are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Kaya?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Kaya. The trail is 2,949 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Kaya?
        Kaya is a very popular trail. There have been 6,510 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,483 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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