Galby Introduction route

Name: Galby Introduction
Address: Bellingham, WA

near Bellingham, WA

6.4 miles

Distance

884 ft

Climb

-883 ft

Descent

1,488 ft

High Point

0 ft

Altitude change

729 ft

Altitude min

729 ft

Altitude start

728 ft

Altitude end

-30.4%

Grade max

22%

Grade min

3 miles

Distance climb

2 miles

Distance down

3,878 ft

Distance flat

Quick introduction to the feel, jank and flow of Galby. Plenty of potential to expand on this.

Note: Public Routes need to be be maintained as such (more generic) - Tnx

Detailed Description

Galby Introduction is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 20 trails. This route climbs 884 ft with a max elevation of 1,488 ft then descends -883 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jun 15, 2026)

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Stats

Distance

6 miles
Avg time

1 hr 17 min
Altitude min

729 ft
Altitude start

729 ft
Altitude end

728 ft
Climb

884 ft
Descent

-883 ft
Grade max

-30.4%
Grade min

22%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

2 miles
Distance flat

3,878 ft

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Trails in Route

	Pipeline road				3,136 ft
	Gate and Switch				151 ft
	Last Call				889 ft
	Pipeline				7 ft
	Lost Giants				394 ft
	Dog Patch				1,916 ft
	Road 2200				33 ft
	Tower Road				26 ft
	Pony Express				2,205 ft
	Jack and the Beanstalk				2,329 ft
	Kung Fu				151 ft
	Road 2000				1,683 ft
	Tower Road				2,966 ft
	Unemployment Line				3,796 ft
	Road 2300				1,020 ft
	Atomic Dog				3,720 ft
	Tower Road				79 ft
	Gate and Switch				3,074 ft
	Pipeline road				3,136 ft
	Backcountry Connector				36 ft

Details

Riding area

Lake Padden
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

14

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trail	date	description
Road 2200	Jun 19, 2026 @ 11:38am (America/Vancouver) 21 hours
Dog Patch	Jun 17, 2026 @ 5:59pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days
Unemployment Line	Jun 17, 2026 @ 5:59pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days
Jack and the Beanstalk	Jun 15, 2026 @ 7:43am (America/Vancouver) Jun 15, 2026	The left turn just before the intersection with 911 could use a little greenery trim so that the beanstalk trail is more obvious to visitors, but generally great. Wish I had brought my lobbers, would have taken only a minute.
Lost Giants	Jun 14, 2026 @ 11:21am (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 14, 2026	Needs some brushing reporter