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1,381 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
1,795 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,739 ft
Altitude min
1,746 ft
Altitude start
1,745 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-15.4%
Grade max
22.2%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance climb
663 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
Tower Road Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGalbraith
Bellingham, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike Type, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular In Reverse
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
- Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2025
Loop at the top of Towertps://www.trailforks.com/trails/tower-road-9937/]Tower Road[/L] built in preparation for 2026 logging
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 15 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 527 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 623 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tower Road Loop
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Where is Tower Road Loop located?
Tower Road Loop is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.70821, -122.39376.
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What is the elevation gain for Tower Road Loop?
Tower Road Loop has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,739 ft to 1,795 ft.
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Is Tower Road Loop a point to point trail?
Tower Road Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Tower Road Loop?
Tower Road Loop is 1,381 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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