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2,749 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:09:40
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
1,909 ft
Altitude min
2,071 ft
Altitude max
2,022 ft
Altitude start
1,909 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
1,316 ft
Distance climb
1,434 ft
Distance down
00:09:40
Avg time

Lily Lizard Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blanchard Mountain
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
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    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108386 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98811 in Trail Running
    • #37761 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

This little trail is strewn with some very tough rock riddles to solve, some awkward switchbacks and a tough climb going south. Only a very select group of riders will be able to clean this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 18 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Jun 22, 2026
Lost horse , Lilly Lake area. Contact information: If anyone was out at Blanchard today after 3pm, my friend Kristy Hayes lost her horse which...
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Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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        Directions to lily-lizard-connector trailhead (48.624700, -122.405830)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lily Lizard Connector

        Where is Lily Lizard Connector located?
        Lily Lizard Connector is located in Blanchard Mountain, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Blanchard Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.6247, -122.40583.
        How hard is Lily Lizard Connector?
        Lily Lizard Connector is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Lily Lizard Connector?
        Lily Lizard Connector has 15 m of elevation gain. The trail has 49 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 582 m to 631 m.
        How long is Lily Lizard Connector?
        Lily Lizard Connector is 838.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.

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