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259 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
00:00:55
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
975 ft
Altitude min
1,020 ft
Altitude max
975 ft
Altitude start
1,020 ft
Altitude end
17.2%
Grade
10%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
243 ft
Distance climb
00:00:55
Avg time
Papa Bear Connector Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaGalbraith
Bellingham, Washington -
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 25 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Papa Bear Connector is a 259 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bellingham Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 43 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
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- Last: Mar 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About Papa Bear Connector
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Where is Papa Bear Connector located?
Papa Bear Connector is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.73047, -122.39875.
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How hard is Papa Bear Connector?
Papa Bear Connector is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Papa Bear Connector?
Papa Bear Connector has 13 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 297 m to 311 m.
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Is Papa Bear Connector a point to point trail?
Papa Bear Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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