more stats
1,424 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
00:02:09
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
00:02:09
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 [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57999 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29304 in E-Biking
    • #102425 in Trail Running
    • #139489 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #962 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #470 in E-Biking
    • #3,306 in Trail Running
    • #4,684 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.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 261 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,467 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
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      Directions to mali trailhead (48.742440, -122.415320)

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      youtuber Oriental Express - Galbraith - Bellingham, WA
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      4:29 | 488 | Jun 30, 2023 , Bellingham
      youtuber Mali - Galbraith - Bellingham, WA
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      0:22 | 135 | 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.
      ▼ 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 12,896 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,113 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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