Galbraith Mountain

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Galbraith Mountain is a very popular area of trails that backs the southeast side of Bellingham. The working-forest is really part of Lookout Mountain, but Galbraith or sometimes "Galby" have long been the recognized designation for this beloved network of trails. Efforts from the WMBC - Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition have continued to make Galbraith a renowned recreation destination enjoyed by a variety of trail users.

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The Heliotrope Hotel near downtown Bellingham accepts outdoor enthusiasts!

Recommended Routes in Galbraith Mountain - 2

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Careful braking is essential when riding Evolution in winter snows. Galbraith Mountain, Bellingham.

Evolution, Unemployment Line, and Atomic Dog Descent

7.4 mi 11.9 km • 1,153' Up 351.58 m Up • 1,162' Down 354.06 m Down

Bellingham, WA

Emily rides the edge on the Ridge Trail, Galbraith Mountain, WA.

Golden Spike, SST, and Back Door Loop

5.6 mi 9.0 km • 940' Up 286.4 m Up • 966' Down 294.29 m Down

Bellingham, WA

Galbraith Mountain Biking

80 Miles 128 Kilometers of Trail
2 Recommended Routes
27 Easy Trails
70 Intermediate Trails
11 Difficult Trails

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0.7 mi 1.2 km #1Unemployment Line Intermediate/Difficult Bellingham, WA	Intermediate/Difficult	Bellingham, WA	15
0.9 mi 1.4 km #2Golden Spike Intermediate/Difficult Bellingham, WA	Intermediate/Difficult	Bellingham, WA	5
0.5 mi 0.8 km #3Evolution Difficult Bellingham, WA	Difficult	Bellingham, WA	11
1.2 mi 2.0 km #4SST Intermediate/Difficult Bellingham, WA	Intermediate/Difficult	Bellingham, WA	10
0.5 mi 0.8 km #5Upper Bob's Intermediate/Difficult Bellingham, WA	Intermediate/Difficult	Bellingham, WA	12
0.6 mi 1.0 km #6Mohawk Difficult Geneva, WA	Difficult	Geneva, WA	4
0.8 mi 1.2 km #7Lower Bob's Intermediate/Difficult Geneva, WA	Intermediate/Difficult	Geneva, WA	10
0.8 mi 1.3 km #8Mullet Intermediate/Difficult Bellingham, WA	Intermediate/Difficult	Bellingham, WA	9
0.2 mi 0.3 km #9Skills Zone Intermediate Jump Line Intermediate Bellingham, WA	Intermediate	Bellingham, WA	4
1.1 mi 1.8 km #10Ridge Trail Intermediate Bellingham, WA	Intermediate	Bellingham, WA	10