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5,013 ft
Distance
-650 ft
Descent
00:05:23
Avg time
-651 ft
Altitude change
580 ft
Altitude min
1,232 ft
Altitude max
1,232 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-13%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
4,921 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:05:23
Avg time

Orient Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #20963 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2402 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fantastic trail made possible by the lack of regular maintenance, probably my favorite trail at Galby. Great if you're looking for a more raw and natural trail experience. Feels like a DH track. Just be careful of wet roots, they'll catch ya on this trail when you least expect it.

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Orient Express Trail Reports

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May 13, 2026 @ 7:44am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 13, 2026
 reporter Trail condition (5) riding really good right now. Dirt in the wooded sections is still very tacky.
May 7, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 7, 2026
Apr 27, 2026 @ 8:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 27, 2026
 reporter Condition 5. This trail is running as good as it will all year. The dirt is amazing and there is limited erosion and soft spots in the corners. ...
Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:17pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 7, 2026
 reporter Trail inventory rating: 5 What a spring day on the north side!
Mar 28, 2026 @ 3:38pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 28, 2026
 reporter Trail in great shape - a little mud at exit/connection to Mali but #getsome! - Inventory Rating: 4
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on May 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.42 (39 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to orient-express-8610 trailhead (48.728180, -122.409850)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Orient Express

        ▼ Where is Orient Express located?
        Orient Express is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.72818, -122.40985.
        ▼ How hard is Orient Express?
        Orient Express is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orient Express?
        The trail has 650 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 580 ft to 1,232 ft.
        ▼ How long is Orient Express?
        Orient Express is 5,013 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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