more stats
1,348 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
00:02:34
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
1,169 ft
Altitude min
1,218 ft
Altitude max
1,169 ft
Altitude start
1,217 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
0.9%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
1,053 ft
Distance climb
226 ft
Distance flat
00:02:34
Avg time

Lost Sole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34852 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38797 in E-Biking
    • #140097 in Trail Running
    • #127963 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #595 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #622 in E-Biking
    • #4,190 in Trail Running
    • #4,304 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
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Great connector in either direction an easy climber up or a great bonus descent. Not the typical hardpack Galbraith is known for. A few roots strewn across the trail make for some for a fun bits

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 362 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,313 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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on Oct 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.5 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      seanfoster seanfoster
      This is one of my favorites and just rode it again on an epic day. After only, this makes for a fun, quick, flowey traverse

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lost Sole located?
      Lost Sole is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72579, -122.40236.
      ▼ How hard is Lost Sole?
      Lost Sole is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lost Sole?
      Lost Sole has 49 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,169 ft to 1,218 ft.
      ▼ Is Lost Sole a point to point trail?
      Lost Sole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lost Sole?
      Lost Sole is 1,348 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lost Sole?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lost Sole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lost Sole?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lost Sole are:
      • July (127 activities)
      • September (106 activities)
      • June (105 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lost Sole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lost Sole are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lost Sole?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lost Sole. The trail is 1,348 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lost Sole?
      Lost Sole is a very popular trail. There have been 6,536 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,699 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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