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3,763 ft
Distance
237 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:10:59
Avg time
223 ft
Altitude change
1,035 ft
Altitude min
1,258 ft
Altitude max
1,035 ft
Altitude start
1,257 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
2,444 ft
Distance climb
256 ft
Distance down
1,066 ft
Distance flat
00:10:59
Avg time

Candy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67851 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86300 in E-Biking
    • #77261 in Trail Running
    • #70229 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A mellow & winding trail thru the forest. Good climber.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
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  • 53 rides
  • 69 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 23, 2026
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Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 11, 2026
May 25, 2026 @ 2:53pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 25, 2026
reporter Overall Condition Excellent (5)
May 10, 2026 @ 5:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 10, 2026
Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
May 6, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 6, 2026
Apr 1, 2026 @ 7:50am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 1, 2026
Needs signage. Lots of trail braiding and unmarked intersections throughout.
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on Jun 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to candy trailhead (48.727810, -122.417930)

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        Eye Candy from the Shore and SilverStar
        4:45 | 348 | Jul 2, 2010 , Bellingham

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Candy

        Where is Candy located?
        Candy is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72781, -122.41793.
        How hard is Candy?
        Candy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Candy?
        Candy has 237 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,035 ft to 1,258 ft.
        Is Candy a point to point trail?
        Candy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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