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814 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
00:01:35
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
805 ft
Altitude min
825 ft
Altitude max
806 ft
Altitude start
827 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance climb
20 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:01:35
Avg time

Short Pipe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79461 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69836 in E-Biking
    • #43293 in Trail Running
    • #80435 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • OSM Way
    #278752634

Short Pipe is either a way to get off Bob's Trail early, or the natural conclusion of a climb up Dogma. It's primarily a climbing trail and has moderate shade from the forest.

If exiting Bob's Trail, be ready for a hard left just before this Bob's sign (but otherwise unmarked) intersection). If continuing your climb from Dogma, just continue straight when you get to this unmarked intersection. There are no significant challenges on this trail and it will drop you off on Rd 1000.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 101 rides
  • 36 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Jun 28, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 28, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 28, 2026
 reporter (5) all good- looks to have been recently brushed (thank you!)
Jun 23, 2026 @ 12:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 23, 2026
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Brushed
Jun 18, 2026 @ 5:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 18, 2026
Needs bushing, also the connecting trail from Bob's to RD1000 needs bushing
Jun 5, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 5, 2026
 reporter Okay Condition(3)-Trail is super overgrown but in mostly good condition. Has couple of mucky spots.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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        Directions to short-pipe trailhead (48.728750, -122.427560)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Short Pipe

        ▼ Where is Short Pipe located?
        Short Pipe is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72875, -122.42756.
        ▼ How hard is Short Pipe?
        Short Pipe is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Pipe?
        Short Pipe has 18 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 805 ft to 825 ft.
        ▼ Is Short Pipe a point to point trail?
        Short Pipe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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