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1,857 ft
Distance
-150 ft
Descent
00:02:42
Avg time
-155 ft
Altitude change
1,639 ft
Altitude min
1,794 ft
Altitude max
1,794 ft
Altitude start
1,640 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-26.4%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
1,594 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:02:42
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Scorpion (Upper) Details
The upper bit of Scorpion features the large entrance drop and some fun berms and tables. There are a few relics of old wood to see off to the side of the trail as well. At the terminus of the upper section you can go right to access Das Auto Bahn or left to ride lower Scorpion.
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Directions to scorpion-upper trailhead
(48.708160, -122.392660)
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Where is Scorpion (Upper) located?
Scorpion (Upper) is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.70816, -122.39266.
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How hard is Scorpion (Upper)?
Scorpion (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Scorpion (Upper)?
The trail has 150 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,639 ft to 1,794 ft.
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How long is Scorpion (Upper)?
Scorpion (Upper) is 1,857 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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