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4,544 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
00:05:47
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
1,326 ft
Altitude min
1,503 ft
Altitude max
1,503 ft
Altitude start
1,329 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
525 ft
Distance climb
2,444 ft
Distance down
1,575 ft
Distance flat
00:05:47
Avg time

Keystone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36885 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15238 in E-Biking
    • #67925 in Trail Running
    • #87378 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • OSM Way
    #1086560955

Keystone is one of the original singletrack trails on Galbraith, dating back to the dawn of mountain biking. A bi-directional trail, with a tendency to be ridden down more than up. Last logged in the mid-2010s so the tree coverage is good.

If riding down, access the start of Keystone across from Wonderland at Road 4000. A little ways in you'll come upon Devilcross and then go across Road 4000 Spur. Next up are the two unsigned (south and north) endpoints of Original Keystone which can be used as an optional, shorter route. Go across the Freedom Bridge and hit the intersection at Happy Hour which can be a little confusing, but to stay on Keystone go straight. The end of Keystone is at the next road (Return from Devilcross) where Vitamin R continues your downhill run.

If your goal is to use Keystone as your climb to the Towers, it is common to get to the Happy Hour intersection on Bottle Opener, crossing the Freedom Bridge, and continuing upward until you reach Wonderland.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 21.1 km average
6 Months
  • 396 rides
  • 22.8 km avg distance
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  • 2,423 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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      24 Ratings
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      4 ★ 58%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 4%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      CountMittens
      Ugh, happy hour is a very difficult trail. I'm at the upper range of beginner lower rand of intermediate, I had to walk much of the way and bail out half way through.
      jefe
      Good climbing trail, poor descent even for beginners. Nearby Happy Hour is a much better way down for all skill levels.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Keystone located?
      Keystone is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.71506, -122.38962.
      ▼ How hard is Keystone?
      Keystone is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Keystone?
      Keystone has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,326 ft to 1,503 ft.
      ▼ Is Keystone a point to point trail?
      Keystone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Keystone?
      Keystone is 4,544 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Keystone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Keystone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Keystone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Keystone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Keystone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Keystone. The trail is 4,544 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Keystone?
      Keystone is a very popular trail. There have been 11,804 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,751 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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