more stats
1,362 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
00:00:57
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
829 ft
Altitude min
866 ft
Altitude max
829 ft
Altitude start
863 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
748 ft
Distance climb
108 ft
Distance down
466 ft
Distance flat
00:00:57
Avg time

New Issues Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • AKA
    New Old Problems
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58806 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75585 in E-Biking
    • #85864 in Trail Running
    • #100849 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

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AI Generated Description

New Issues is a highly rated 1,362 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 ft blue climb. It features bridge. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 2,515 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Sep 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jan 1, 2023 @ 4:31pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is New Issues located?
      New Issues is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.70749, -122.42351.
      How hard is New Issues?
      New Issues is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for New Issues?
      New Issues has 36 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 829 ft to 866 ft.
      How long is New Issues?
      New Issues is 1,362 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on New Issues?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on New Issues. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access New Issues? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to New Issues are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride New Issues?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride New Issues. The trail is 1,362 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is New Issues?
      New Issues is a moderately popular trail. There have been 8,806 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,631 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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