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1,079 ft
Distance
-91 ft
Descent
00:01:39
Avg time
-91 ft
Altitude change
839 ft
Altitude min
930 ft
Altitude max
930 ft
Altitude start
840 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
1,079 ft
Distance down
00:01:39
Avg time
Meth Lab Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaGalbraith
Bellingham, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Skinny
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Ride in RainYes
Short trail with some berms, small drops, jumps and a braided "choose your own adventure" fall line section in the middle.
Access Info
Shares trail entrance with Dog Patch. Small trail head on the left 10ft off the road. Keep right at the fork after the wood feature to stay on Meth Lab. Left will take you to Rank Advancement.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 48 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 961 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 6,843 rides
- Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Directions to meth-lab trailhead
(48.708890, -122.416930)
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