4,708 ft
Distance
389 ft
Climb
00:12:58
Avg time

Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #187 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #954 in Trail Running
    • #2684 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking

The Ridge Trail is no longer a one-way trail as of 8/23/21, WMBC notice here: https://www.wmbcmtb.org/post/galbraith-mountain-trails-are-back-to-multi-directional

The Ridge Trail is the classic means of access to Galbraith from the north side. It is the primarily climbing route these days, with SST being the primary descent. If you do descend the Ridge, keep in mind that you will most likely be encountering tons of uphill bike traffic. There are numerous places to jump on and off the access road from the single track on the way up - keep to the right for the more difficult singletrack route. With its unrelenting grade and numerous rock/root sections, the Ridge will test your fitness level. There is a fantastic view spot overlooking Bellingham about 2/3 of the way up.

Disclaimer

Ridge Trail Temporarily ONE WAY ONLY!

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Ridge Trail (from Viewpoint North) mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    389 ft
  • Altitude min
    454 ft
  • Altitude max
    843 ft
  • Altitude start
    454 ft
  • Altitude end
    843 ft
  • Grade
    8.3%
  • Grade max
    1.7%
  • Grade min
    32.6%
  • Distance climb
    4,708 ft
  • Avg time
    00:12:58
  • Avg reverse time
    00:11:27
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Status:
on Jul 4, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (26 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Ridge Trail... Trail Reports

      statusdatedescription
      Jul 4, 2022 @ 1:11pm
      2 days
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 6:37pm
      Jun 26, 2022
      		 Saw a bobcat shortly after the viewpoint. We were pretty close but seemed uninterested. Be warry
      Jun 24, 2022 @ 2:32pm
      Jun 24, 2022
      Jun 7, 2022 @ 4:02pm
      Jun 7, 2022
      Jun 4, 2022 @ 5:47am
      Jun 4, 2022
      		 Just fine
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 94 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 2,537 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      All
      • 20,894 rides
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      27 |
      Nov 26, 2021 @ 11:43pm
      Nov 26, 2021
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      Feb 13, 2018 @ 11:40am
      Feb 13, 2018
      288 |
      Feb 5, 2015 @ 12:16pm
      Feb 5, 2015
      680 |
      Aug 31, 2014 @ 6:32pm
      Aug 31, 2014
      | 1 comments

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      Goolick (Jul 2, 2020 at 9:26)
       Temporary COVID-19 direction is uphill only, not downhill
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