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1.0 mile
Distance
-514 ft
Descent
00:09:05
Avg time
-514 ft
Altitude change
706 ft
Altitude min
1,220 ft
Altitude max
1,220 ft
Altitude start
705 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-31.9%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
4,708 ft
Distance down
610 ft
Distance flat
00:09:05
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Air Chair Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (9 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #32846 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41252 in E-Biking
    • #128998 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face

The top part of the trail is a flow trail with optional jumps and fun flowy berms. The bottom two-thirds of the trail is a rooty tech trail, with buff berms, drops and a huge unforgiving rock face. Tons of steep downhill sections that many find difficult. The trail is still fun but requires caution.

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  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 113 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,009 rides
  • Last: Jul 21, 2026
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Jul 18, 2026 @ 2:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 18, 2026
 Overgrown
Jun 3, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 3, 2026
 reporter Trail condition (5) dry but all clear and running well
Jun 1, 2026 @ 1:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 1, 2026
 reporter It could be unclear to a new rider and/or Galby virgin that when climbing Dos Copas and arriving at the intersection of Air Chair that it is not...
May 18, 2026 @ 3:13pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 18, 2026
 reporter
tree is cleared.
May 18, 2026 @ 2:12pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 18, 2026
 reporter Brushed upper section.
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Dry
Avg: 4.37 (26 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to air-chair trailhead (48.728620, -122.410360)

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        Dec 9, 2025 @ 2:35pm
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        youtuber Air Chair - Galbraith Mountain - Bellingham, WA
        4:33 | 112 | May 21, 2026 , Bellingham
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        4:15 | 912 | Feb 19, 2023 , Bellingham
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        6:14 | 267 | Nov 4, 2022 , Bellingham
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Air Chair

        ▼ Where is Air Chair located?
        Air Chair is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72862, -122.41036.
        ▼ How hard is Air Chair?
        Air Chair is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Air Chair?
        The trail has 514 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 706 ft to 1,220 ft.
        ▼ How long is Air Chair?
        Air Chair is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.

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