more stats
1,857 ft
Distance
-150 ft
Descent
00:05:03
Avg time
-155 ft
Altitude change
1,639 ft
Altitude min
1,794 ft
Altitude max
1,794 ft
Altitude start
1,640 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-26.4%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
1,594 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:05:03
Avg time

Scorpion (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37397 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18080 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #632 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #278 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The upper bit of Scorpion features the large entrance drop and some fun berms and tables. There are a few relics of old wood to see off to the side of the trail as well. At the terminus of the upper section you can go right to access Das Auto Bahn or left to ride lower Scorpion.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Scorpion (Upper) Trail Reports

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Sep 14, 2026 @ 4:00am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 14, 2026
reporter Closed for logging starting Monday, September 14
Sep 13, 2026 @ 9:56am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 13, 2026
Sep 7, 2026 @ 6:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 7, 2026
Upper drop has small chunk taken out of lip.
Aug 18, 2026 @ 3:42pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 18, 2026
Looks like a race blew out the top section a bit... thick dust up there, esp just after road crossing in the corners.
Jul 21, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 21, 2026
Riding really well
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on Sep 14, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.15 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to scorpion-upper trailhead (48.708160, -122.392660)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      brcamp brcamp
      upper drop has large chunk taken out of lip on the right side.
      ryng ryng
      Go right to continue on the Black Scorpion and left to hit the road and the Das Autobahn entrance.
      simpslog000 simpslog000
      bit crazy in some parts but super susceptible to muddy conditions since all of it is in the forest

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scorpion (Upper) located?
      Scorpion (Upper) is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.70816, -122.39266.
      ▼ How hard is Scorpion (Upper)?
      Scorpion (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scorpion (Upper)?
      The trail has 150 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,639 ft to 1,794 ft.
      ▼ How long is Scorpion (Upper)?
      Scorpion (Upper) is 1,857 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scorpion (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scorpion (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Scorpion (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scorpion (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scorpion (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Scorpion (Upper). The trail is 1,857 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scorpion (Upper)?
      Scorpion (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 17,780 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20,601 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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