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19.9 miles
Distance
3,542 ft
Climb
-3,628 ft
Descent
1,787 ft
High Point
-86 ft
Altitude change
636 ft
Altitude min
855 ft
Altitude start
771 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-39.7%
Grade max
33.3%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Loop at Galbraith featuring DH trails from the top - Scorpion, Mohawk, Evolution, U-line, Atomic Dog, plus Happy Hour and SST
Detailed Description
Vikes Galbraith Loop is a 20 mile popular intermediate route located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 27 trails. This route climbs 3,542 ft with a max elevation of 1,787 ft then descends -3,628 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: Apr 29, 2026)
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 12, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6 trails (newest: Jun 16, 2026)
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Distance20 miles
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Avg time1 hr 47 min
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Altitude min636 ft
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Altitude start855 ft
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Altitude end771 ft
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Climb3,542 ft
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Descent-3,628 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-39.7%
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Grade min33.3%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 407 ft |
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Evolution - Galbraith - Bellingham, WA
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