more stats
699 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
00:01:28
Avg time
48 ft
Altitude change
1,367 ft
Altitude min
1,415 ft
Altitude max
1,367 ft
Altitude start
1,414 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
0.9%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
548 ft
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance flat
00:01:28
Avg time

Original Keystone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82936 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48857 in E-Biking
    • #155186 in Trail Running
    • #148511 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,388 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #765 in E-Biking
    • #4,668 in Trail Running
    • #5,008 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • OSM Way

An alternate route when riding up or down Keystone. Unsigned on both ends (north and south). Can sometimes be a bit brushy as this trail doesn't get much attention.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 135 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,118 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Original Keystone Trail Reports

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on Jul 5, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      Directions to original-keystone trailhead (48.718010, -122.396280)

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      Oct 9, 2025 @ 10:33am
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      62 |
      Apr 6, 2025 @ 2:11pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Original Keystone located?
      Original Keystone is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.71801, -122.39628.
      ▼ How hard is Original Keystone?
      Original Keystone is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Original Keystone?
      Original Keystone has 48 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,367 ft to 1,415 ft.
      ▼ Is Original Keystone a point to point trail?
      Original Keystone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Original Keystone?
      Original Keystone is 699 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Original Keystone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Original Keystone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Original Keystone?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Original Keystone are:
      • July (75 activities)
      • May (69 activities)
      • August (69 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Original Keystone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Original Keystone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Original Keystone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Original Keystone. The trail is 699 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Original Keystone?
      Original Keystone is a very popular trail. There have been 4,887 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,041 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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