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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
    Blue Rate
  • 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
    Yes
  • 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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  • 23 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 451 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2,277 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Aug 8, 2026 @ 6:32pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jul 19, 2026
 reporter Hadn't ridden Oly since reopened and no issues to report - trail is wide and clear
Jul 16, 2026 @ 5:53pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 5, 2026
 Good (4) - +1 still needs some minor brushing at the entrance.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (26 votes)
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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.
        ▼ How long is Oly?
        Oly is 2,582 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Oly?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Oly. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Oly?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Oly are:
        • July (212 activities)
        • October (160 activities)
        • September (138 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Oly? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Oly are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Oly?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Oly. The trail is 2,582 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Oly?
        Oly is a very popular trail. There have been 11,467 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,778 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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