more stats
1,020 ft
Distance
-129 ft
Descent
00:04:40
Avg time
-129 ft
Altitude change
1,777 ft
Altitude min
1,906 ft
Altitude max
1,906 ft
Altitude start
1,778 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-39%
Grade max
-4.4%
Grade min
1,020 ft
Distance down
00:04:40
Avg time

Upper Chuckanut Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chuckanut Mountain
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74298 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75434 in E-Biking
    • #101617 in Trail Running
    • #79250 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Upper Chuckanut Ridge is a highly rated 1,020 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 472 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
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      Directions to upper-chuckanut-ridge trailhead (48.652879, -122.464648)

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      Videos

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      0:15 | 26 | Jun 25, 2023 , Bellingham
      First Time
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      0:05 | 28 | Jun 25, 2023 , Bellingham
      Waldoe206
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      0:13 | 32 | Jun 25, 2023 , Bellingham

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Chuckanut Ridge located?
      Upper Chuckanut Ridge is located in Chuckanut Mountain, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Chuckanut Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.65288, -122.46465.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Chuckanut Ridge?
      Upper Chuckanut Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Chuckanut Ridge?
      The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,777 ft to 1,906 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Chuckanut Ridge a point to point trail?
      Upper Chuckanut Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Chuckanut Ridge?
      Upper Chuckanut Ridge is 1,020 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Chuckanut Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Chuckanut Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Chuckanut Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Chuckanut Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Chuckanut Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Chuckanut Ridge. The trail is 1,020 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Chuckanut Ridge?
      Upper Chuckanut Ridge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,251 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,345 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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