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4,803 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-341 ft
Descent
00:05:44
Avg time
-333 ft
Altitude change
688 ft
Altitude min
1,026 ft
Altitude max
1,026 ft
Altitude start
692 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
4,278 ft
Distance down
384 ft
Distance flat
00:05:44
Avg time

SST - Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #314 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1723 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fast and flowy. Lots of berms, optional jumps (big and small), and some drops. Fun for all abilities

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 26 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 816 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 6,234 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About SST - Lower

        ▼ Where is SST - Lower located?
        SST - Lower is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.7287, -122.41679.
        ▼ How hard is SST - Lower?
        SST - Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for SST - Lower?
        SST - Lower has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 341 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 688 ft to 1,026 ft.
        ▼ Is SST - Lower a point to point trail?
        Yes, SST - Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is SST - Lower?
        SST - Lower is 4,803 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on SST - Lower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on SST - Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride SST - Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride SST - Lower are:
        • July (608 activities)
        • June (355 activities)
        • August (345 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access SST - Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to SST - Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride SST - Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride SST - Lower. The trail is 4,803 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is SST - Lower?
        SST - Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 33,734 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32,743 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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