more stats
1,424 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
00:01:40
Avg time
89 ft
Altitude change
496 ft
Altitude min
586 ft
Altitude max
496 ft
Altitude start
587 ft
Altitude end
6.3%
Grade
-0.9%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
1,243 ft
Distance climb
177 ft
Distance flat
00:01:40
Avg time

Mali Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51833 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23277 in E-Biking
    • #27915 in Trail Running
    • #48342 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
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Access route from end of Oriental Express to Oriental Avenue. Mainly neighborhood hiking/walking trail but used as main exit for Oriental Express.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 272 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,411 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Mali Trail Reports

Status:
on Jul 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mali trailhead (48.742440, -122.415320)

      Photos

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      youtuber Oriental Express - Galbraith - Bellingham, WA
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      4:29 | 474 | Jun 30, 2023 , Bellingham
      youtuber Mali - Galbraith - Bellingham, WA
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      0:22 | 124 | Jun 30, 2023 , Bellingham

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Mali located?
      Mali is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.74244, -122.41532.
      How hard is Mali?
      Mali is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.3%.
      What is the elevation gain for Mali?
      Mali has 89 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 496 ft to 586 ft.
      Is Mali a point to point trail?
      Mali is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Mali?
      Mali is 1,424 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Mali?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mali. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Mali?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mali are:
      • July (151 activities)
      • June (126 activities)
      • May (114 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Mali? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mali are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Mali?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Mali. The trail is 1,424 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Mali?
      Mali is a very popular trail. There have been 12,663 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,840 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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