For the sixth year in a row, Singletracks.com has named Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham the most popular mountain biking location in Washington state on its 2019 ranking for the United States and Canada.
Five of the top six Most Popular Washington State Mountain Biking Trails on Trailforks.com are also on Galbraith Mountain trails including: Atomic Dog, Unemployment Line, Evolution, Cedar Dust and Ridge Trail.
Permanent recreational use on Galbraith Mountain was secured in August 2018 with easements purchased by the City of Bellingham and Whatcom Land Trust. The total area of the easement is 2,182 acres, with 1,023 of those acres inside the Lake Whatcom watershed.
The city is now partnering with local trail users through the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition to invest in expanded visitor amenities.
The Galbraith topography creates a huge network of trails with varying skill levels. The mountain is not too steep and offers the right pitch for descents. Trails vary from fast and flowy XC trails to directional jump lines for advanced riders.
The mountain has two access points, the north and the south entrances. For longer XC loops try the north side entrance and for more jump and freeride lines use the south entrance and head to the top of the mountain. The mountain features trail kiosks at both entrances so you can see where the trails. For best results, buy a Galbraith trail map to help you navigate.
