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

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

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
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Galbraith Mountain Biking

  • 84 Miles 135 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 48 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 100 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 26 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Galbraith Mountain - 172

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0.7 mi 1.2 km #1Unemployment Line
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellingham, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellingham, WA 16 
0.5 mi 0.8 km #2Upper Bob's
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellingham, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellingham, WA 14 
0.9 mi 1.4 km #3Golden Spike
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellingham, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellingham, WA
0.5 mi 0.8 km #4Evolution
Difficult Difficult
Bellingham, WA
Difficult Difficult
Bellingham, WA 11 
1.2 mi 2.0 km #5SST
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellingham, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellingham, WA 10 
0.6 mi 1.0 km #6Mohawk
Difficult Difficult
Geneva, WA
Difficult Difficult
Geneva, WA
0.8 mi 1.2 km #7Lower Bob's
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Geneva, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Geneva, WA 11 
0.8 mi 1.3 km #8Mullet
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellingham, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bellingham, WA
1.1 mi 1.8 km #9Ridge Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Bellingham, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Bellingham, WA 10 
0.2 mi 0.3 km #10Skills Zone Intermediate Jump Line
Intermediate Intermediate
Bellingham, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Bellingham, WA

Photos of Galbraith Mountain - 48

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Exploring the July fireweed blooms on Keystone, Galbraith Mountain - Bellingham.
Jul 16, 2016 near Geneva, WA
Crossing over the bridge on Lair of the Bear, Galbraith Mountain - Bellingham.
Nov 8, 2016 near Geneva, WA
Emily rides the edge on the Ridge Trail, Galbraith Mountain, WA.
Nov 17, 2016 near Geneva, WA
Tyler boosting the step-down on Eagle Scout at Galbraith Mountain, Bellingham.
Dec 1, 2016 near Geneva, WA
Kirt Voreis + Beastie Boys + Galbraith Mountain = One very enjoyable video.
Jun 15, 2017 near Geneva, WA
The builder of Swirlz, Gerry Creighton, floating over some roots on Swirlz.
Oct 9, 2021 near Sudden…, WA
Popping off of one of the stumps on the optional left line after the rock slab.
Oct 9, 2021 near Sudden…, WA
Rolling through the flowy section.
Oct 9, 2021 near Sudden…, WA

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