more stats
5,013 ft
Distance
-650 ft
Descent
00:05:23
Avg time
-651 ft
Altitude change
580 ft
Altitude min
1,232 ft
Altitude max
1,232 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-13%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
4,921 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:05:23
Avg time

Orient Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #20963 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2402 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fantastic trail made possible by the lack of regular maintenance, probably my favorite trail at Galby. Great if you're looking for a more raw and natural trail experience. Feels like a DH track. Just be careful of wet roots, they'll catch ya on this trail when you least expect it.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 203 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,051 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Orient Express Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 12:16pm (America/Vancouver)
2 days
 Good (4) - I didn't get slashed by any blackberries (somebody must've cut them). The bees are gone. The trail is getting a bit beat up and dusty...
Aug 5, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 5, 2026
several blackberry stalks at eye height just after you pass the beehives. no way to avoid
Jul 16, 2026 @ 1:24pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 16, 2026
 Excellent (5)
Jun 28, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 28, 2026
May 13, 2026 @ 7:44am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 13, 2026
 reporter Trail condition (5) riding really good right now. Dirt in the wooded sections is still very tacky.
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Status:
on Sep 20, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.42 (39 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      12 Reviews & Comments

      JoeRider9
      I just noticed the discrepancy in naming between different sites. Trailforks and WMBC have it listed as Orient Express (like the train) while other sites have it listed as Oriental Express (like the road it bombs straight towards).

      Was there a name change or is this just a common confusion?
      chainlinecycle chainlinecycle
      Amazing… pretty bumpy but modern bikes can handle no problem. Couple little steeps but trail is a solid blue.
      emilyg28 emilyg28
      Found a bike combo tool here Tuesday 4/27/2021. Not sure where to advertise it, but if it's yours, comment here or DM me and I'll get it to you if you're local.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Orient Express located?
      Orient Express is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72818, -122.40985.
      ▼ How hard is Orient Express?
      Orient Express is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orient Express?
      The trail has 650 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 580 ft to 1,232 ft.
      ▼ How long is Orient Express?
      Orient Express is 5,013 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orient Express?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Orient Express. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Orient Express?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Orient Express are:
      • July (101 activities)
      • June (78 activities)
      • September (70 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Orient Express? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orient Express are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Orient Express?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Orient Express. The trail is 5,013 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Orient Express?
      Orient Express is a very popular trail. There have been 8,338 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,089 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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