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2,582 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:04:12
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
1,202 ft
Altitude min
1,299 ft
Altitude max
1,219 ft
Altitude start
1,299 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
1,358 ft
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance down
725 ft
Distance flat
00:04:12
Avg time

Oly Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40190 in E-Biking
    • #86920 in Trail Running
    • #100735 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
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Oly, linked to Kaiser, is the original XC single track linking north and south Galbraith upper mountain. Rides well both directions, but going south to north it is quite fast and flowy. This would be one of the primary routes to access SST from the south side if you are at mid mountain.

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Jun 20, 2026 @ 12:36pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 20, 2026
Good (4) - +1 will need brushing at the entrance.
Jun 19, 2026 @ 4:44pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 19, 2026
May 25, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 25, 2026
reporter Overall Condition Good (4). Will need brushing at entrance near Little Connector and Lost Sole, into the recently logged area.
May 24, 2026 @ 4:13pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 24, 2026
reporter (4) Getting dry and dusty in the clear cut areas
May 7, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 7, 2026
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Dry
Avg: 4.09 (26 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to oly-8652 trailhead (48.722220, -122.403560)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Oly

        Where is Oly located?
        Oly is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72222, -122.40356.
        How hard is Oly?
        Oly is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Oly?
        Oly has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,202 ft to 1,299 ft.
        Is Oly a point to point trail?
        Oly is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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