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2.6 miles
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:16:14
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
453 ft
Altitude min
494 ft
Altitude max
455 ft
Altitude start
472 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
19%
Grade min
5,108 ft
Distance climb
4,396 ft
Distance down
4,150 ft
Distance flat
00:16:14
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Lake Padden Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Padden
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102147 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3667 in Trail Running
    • #34072 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Easy gravel path around the lake. Nice for an easy stroll on your gravel grinder, or for mountain biking makes for a good access track to get to Mount Galbraith via the Backcountry Trail connections

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 23 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 157 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 2:53pm
Feb 20, 2021
 Pockets of snow and mud here and there, but dry overall.
Feb 22, 2019 @ 8:06pm
Feb 22, 2019
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Ideal
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Lake Padden Loop located?
        Lake Padden Loop is located in Lake Padden, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Lake Padden trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.70394, -122.46279.
        ▼ How hard is Lake Padden Loop?
        Lake Padden Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lake Padden Loop?
        Lake Padden Loop has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 453 ft to 494 ft.
        ▼ Is Lake Padden Loop a point to point trail?
        Lake Padden Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ How long is Lake Padden Loop?
        Lake Padden Loop is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lake Padden Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lake Padden Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Lake Padden Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lake Padden Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lake Padden Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Lake Padden Loop. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lake Padden Loop?
        Lake Padden Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,493 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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