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1.4 miles
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-648 ft
Descent
00:17:13
Avg time
-486 ft
Altitude change
1,056 ft
Altitude min
1,704 ft
Altitude max
1,703 ft
Altitude start
1,217 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-68.5%
Grade max
41.2%
Grade min
1,385 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:17:13
Avg time

Dad Bod Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (18 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21664 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2755 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Jun 23, 2026 @ 4:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 23, 2026
 The climb out desperately needs brushing
May 31, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Vancouver)
May 31, 2026
 Okay (3) - Lower section is getting very overgrown with shrubberies.
May 27, 2026 @ 6:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 27, 2026
Tree cleared
May 26, 2026 @ 12:01pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 26, 2026
 Tree down on the climb out, and lots of stinging nettles encroaching the climb. Careful on the way out!
May 22, 2026 @ 4:34pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 22, 2026
 Tree down. Could be cleared with hand saw.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dad Bod

        ▼ Where is Dad Bod located?
        Dad Bod is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.71039, -122.39036.
        ▼ How hard is Dad Bod?
        Dad Bod is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dad Bod?
        Dad Bod has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 648 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,056 ft to 1,704 ft.
        ▼ How long is Dad Bod?
        Dad Bod is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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