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4,334 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:06:40
Avg time
-91 ft
Altitude change
1,018 ft
Altitude min
1,142 ft
Altitude max
1,141 ft
Altitude start
1,050 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
899 ft
Distance climb
2,169 ft
Distance down
1,247 ft
Distance flat
00:06:40
Avg time
Papa Bear Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGalbraith
Bellingham, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#1,404 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
- #925 in E-Biking
- #4,112 in Trail Running
- #5,175 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
This trail has been almost completely rebuilt since 2018 logging. Running great - way funner than the old track.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 113 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 510 rides
- Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Directions to papa-bear-174635 trailhead
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Aug 28, 2025 , Bellingham
Routes with this trail
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