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1,791 ft
Distance
-142 ft
Descent
00:02:30
Avg time
-144 ft
Altitude change
1,496 ft
Altitude min
1,640 ft
Altitude max
1,640 ft
Altitude start
1,496 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-24.7%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
49 ft
Distance climb
1,480 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:02:30
Avg time

Das Auto Bahn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28884 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16275 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Gap Jump

Short but lively trail. Has a couple drops, some jumps, and a larger stepdown towards the end. The trail also pops out of the trees about halfway down and gives a great view of the surrounding area.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 44 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 291 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,544 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Jun 8, 2026 @ 5:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 8, 2026
May 18, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 18, 2026
reporter Trail inventory rating: 4 DNR sign at the top has some graffiti on it that needs to be cleaned off. Could also use signage at the Blue Ribbon...
May 16, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Vancouver)
May 16, 2026
May 2, 2026 @ 4:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 2, 2026
Still a "Fanatik" ribbon across trail - possibly from race earlier today. Trail appears open and is running great.
Apr 28, 2026 @ 2:51pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 28, 2026
Excellent (5)
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on Jun 8, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.25 (35 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to das-auto-bahn trailhead (48.706970, -122.393540)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Das Auto Bahn

        Where is Das Auto Bahn located?
        Das Auto Bahn is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.70697, -122.39354.
        How hard is Das Auto Bahn?
        Das Auto Bahn is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Das Auto Bahn?
        The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,496 ft to 1,640 ft.
        How long is Das Auto Bahn?
        Das Auto Bahn is 1,791 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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