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1,903 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-189 ft
Descent
00:03:26
Avg time
-182 ft
Altitude change
1,508 ft
Altitude min
1,690 ft
Altitude max
1,690 ft
Altitude start
1,509 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-30.4%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
1,558 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:03:26
Avg time
Scorpion Details
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Riding AreaGalbraith
Bellingham, Washington -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (6 votes)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailA-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
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Ride in RainYes
Scorpion is the more difficult route down from the summit of Galbraith. Like Evolution, it sports a mix of ladders, drops, and jumps, but the features on Scorpion are steeper, narrower, and bigger.
The top half carries speed smoothly despite two steep sections. The bottom half is more awkward with enough elevation changes to make a consistent rhythm difficult.
Notable features include the large ladder drop at the start, some tricky ladder-to-log rides, and an optional suspension bridge. Of course there is more to see, including the new spur which is mostly rolling jumps at the moment.
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- 17 miles average
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- 13 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to scorpion-8709 trailhead
(48.707650, -122.393500)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scorpion
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Where is Scorpion located?
Scorpion is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.70765, -122.3935.
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How hard is Scorpion?
Scorpion is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Scorpion?
Scorpion has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 189 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,508 ft to 1,690 ft.
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How long is Scorpion?
Scorpion is 1,903 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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