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2,346 ft
Distance
216 ft
Climb
00:11:24
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
00:11:24
Avg time

The Old Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89586 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63145 in E-Biking
    • #56118 in Trail Running
    • #49218 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 80 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 352 rides
  • Last: Jul 1, 2026
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The Old Up Trail Reports

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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
Apr 20, 2026 @ 8:29pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 20, 2026
 reporter Trail condition (4) Needs signage at trailhead. First pitch through trees could use some raking.
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on Jun 28, 2026
Ideal
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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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Up

        ▼ 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.

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