more stats
2,346 ft
Distance
216 ft
Climb
00:18:05
Avg time
216 ft
Altitude change
814 ft
Altitude min
1,030 ft
Altitude max
814 ft
Altitude start
1,030 ft
Altitude end
9.2%
Grade
3.4%
Grade max
28.7%
Grade min
2,313 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance flat
00:18:05
Avg time

The Old Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84099 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34691 in E-Biking
    • #90975 in Trail Running
    • #118116 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,391 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #565 in E-Biking
    • #3,049 in Trail Running
    • #4,012 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Climb trail that parallels part of SST. Easy grade and forested for the first half, clear cut and steeper with punchy climbs for the second half. nnGood emtb climbing trail since it’s less busy than up2something and the ridge. Connects to Candy, or use road 1200 to access V trail / the wall.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 104 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 388 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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The Old Up Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2026 @ 4:55pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 10, 2026
On the road just before the old up - big tree branch down.
Jun 28, 2026 @ 2:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 28, 2026
reporter (5) From the 1000 road and up is fine. FWIW, The connector north of the 1000 road is pretty thick with brush.
Jun 20, 2026 @ 6:59am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 20, 2026
THANKS for the brushing!
Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:20pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 4, 2026
reporter Good Condition(4)-Trail is running amazing right now. It will need some brush trimming in the near future but right now it's great.
May 6, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 6, 2026
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on Sep 10, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-old-up trailhead (48.733190, -122.422150)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Goolick
      Odd trail, feels like you’re riding up a downhill run as you ride over jumps going the other direction and see people zooming past you on SST

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Old Up located?
      The Old Up is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.73319, -122.42215.
      ▼ How hard is The Old Up?
      The Old Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Old Up?
      The Old Up has 216 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 814 ft to 1,030 ft.
      ▼ Is The Old Up a point to point trail?
      The Old Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Old Up?
      The Old Up is 2,346 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Old Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Old Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Old Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Old Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Old Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride The Old Up. The trail is 2,346 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Old Up?
      The Old Up is a very popular trail. There have been 2,705 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,977 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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