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Ridge Trail

 4.1 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Seattle and Puget Sound
  4. …Bellingham
  5. Galbraith Mountain
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1.1 Miles 1.8 Kilometers


Singletrack

423' 129 m

Ascent

-10' -3 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

979' 298 m

High

556' 170 m

Low

Shared By Nate Hurley

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“Primary northside climbing trail. ”

— Nate Hurley
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Dogs Unknown

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Description

The Ridge Trail is a popular and highly trafficked trail accessing Galbraith. The bottom connects to the Miranda trail (or nearby stairs entrance) to the kiosk at Checkpoint Kilo. Anticipate steady climbing with a few steeper sections. There is also one area of optional exposure beneath an old tree.

While the scenery isn't remarkable along the entire trail, the view back across the city is well worth a pause and a breather. In warmer months, a pair of binoculars can sometimes be found in an ammo box to enhance the perspective.

Contacts

Local Club: WMBC - Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition

Aug 13, 2018: Advocacy Alert! DNR’s Recreation Plan Draft – Your comments are needed!

Aug 6, 2018: Additional Property on Galbraith has Recreation and Conservation Easements

Jul 24, 2018: Galbraith Access Preserved Forever!

Land Manager: City of Bellingham Parks & Recreation Department

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Sep 14, 2017
Aaron C
Aug 27, 2017
Bruce Rehm
Sep 1, 2016
Rebecca Winslow
Apr 9, 2016
Bob Merrill
Apr 12, 2015
Bob Merrill

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Stewarded by WMBC - Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition
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  4.1 from 7 votes

#7

in Galbraith Mountain

#5137

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#7

in Galbraith Mountain

#119

in Washington

#5,137

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Emily rides the edge on the Ridge Trail, Galbraith Mountain, WA.
Emily rides the edge on the Ridge Trail, Galbra…
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You'll be in the heart of nature just a few hundred feet from the parking lot.
You'll be in the heart of nature just a few hun…
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Getting after it on a winter ride.
Getting after it on a winter ride.
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Bring the lights, Galbraith is great for night riding too!
Bring the lights, Galbraith is great for night…
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