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568 ft
Distance
-13 ft
Descent
00:00:52
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
1,329 ft
Altitude min
1,344 ft
Altitude max
1,344 ft
Altitude start
1,329 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-7.4%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:00:52
Avg time

Rusty Can Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59168 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48226 in E-Biking
    • #77854 in Trail Running
    • #80304 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • OSM Way
    #1144115890

Rusty Can is short and may often be overlooked, however it's a tight and twisty trail that can be used as a link between Son of Sam and Arsenio or as a way to get off the road on your way to SST or Double Vision. You can traverse this trail in either direction. Rusty Can is fully under tree coverage but may be difficult to locate as signage is lacking.

On the north end, look for the trail directly across from Arsenio; on the south end, look for the trail on SST Access.

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  • 12 rides
  • 12 miles average
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  • 306 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,664 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Jun 20, 2026 @ 12:36pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 20, 2026
 Excellent (5)
May 31, 2026 @ 8:56pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 31, 2026
 reporter Overall Condition Good (4). Will need signage and some brushing for it to continue to be relevant.
Mar 23, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 23, 2026
 reporter Trail inventory rating: 4 No signage. Also Rusty Can is even shorter than it used to be with the new Shimano trail work going on. Could use a...
Feb 7, 2026 @ 4:50pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 7, 2026
 reporter Okay (3) - still needs a little love to clear debris down to the good dirt
Jan 19, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 19, 2026
 Okay (3) - muck and sticks
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Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty Can

        ▼ Where is Rusty Can located?
        Rusty Can is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72344, -122.41066.
        ▼ How hard is Rusty Can?
        Rusty Can is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rusty Can?
        The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,329 ft to 1,344 ft.
        ▼ Is Rusty Can a point to point trail?
        Rusty Can is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rusty Can?
        Rusty Can is 568 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rusty Can?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rusty Can. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rusty Can?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rusty Can are:
        • July (137 activities)
        • December (114 activities)
        • August (110 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Rusty Can? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rusty Can are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rusty Can?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rusty Can. The trail is 568 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rusty Can?
        Rusty Can is a very popular trail. There have been 7,196 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,606 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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