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2,438 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:05:13
Avg time
71 ft
Altitude change
860 ft
Altitude min
943 ft
Altitude max
872 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
915 ft
Distance climb
197 ft
Distance down
1,325 ft
Distance flat
00:05:13
Avg time
Dog Patch Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGalbraith
Bellingham, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill Primary[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Uphill Primary for E-Biking
- Uphill Primary for Trail Running
- Uphill Primary for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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OSM Way
Dog Patch is a great way to transition from Pipeline to all the trails on the Southside of Galbraith. The primary feature of note is a bridge crossing - the bridge is plenty wide but does require a little caution when wet. This trail is shaded by trees the entire way.
Dog Patch is more popular as an entry point to the mountain, ridden from west to east. You will enter the trail at the intersection of Last Call and Lost Giants. Upon reaching the end of the trail, you will be at the popular intersection of Rd 2200, Tower Rd, and Pony Express.
If you are using Dog Patch in the less popular east to west direction, enter the trail to the right of Meth Lab and be careful to watch your speed for anybody headed up the trail. You'll exit at the intersection of Last Call (left to head toward the parking lot) and Lost Giants (right to extend your ride).
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- 11 miles average
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Directions to dog-patch-8617 trailhead
(48.710130, -122.421590)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Patch
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Where is Dog Patch located?
Dog Patch is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.71013, -122.42159.
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How hard is Dog Patch?
Dog Patch is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Dog Patch?
Dog Patch has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 860 ft to 943 ft.
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Is Dog Patch a point to point trail?
Dog Patch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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