Galbraith Mountain

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Galbraith Mountain is a very popular area of trails that backs the southeast side of Bellingham. The working-forest is really part of Lookout Mountain, but Galbraith or sometimes "Galby" have long been the recognized designation for this beloved network of trails. Efforts from the WMBC - Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition have continued to make Galbraith a renowned recreation destination enjoyed by a variety of trail users.

Local Info

The trails on Galbraith Mountain are built and maintained by mountain bikers and they account for most of the traffic. Hikers are still welcome to explore the excellent singletrack, forest surroundings, and viewpoints over the city and bay. Note that some trails are only open to descending bike traffic.

Camping & Lodging

The Heliotrope Hotel near downtown Bellingham accepts outdoor enthusiasts!

Galbraith Mountain Hiking

29 Miles 47 Kilometers of Trail
0 Recommended Routes
26 Easy Trails
24 Intermediate Trails
0 Difficult Trails

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Trails in Galbraith Mountain - 50

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0.7 mi 1.1 km #1Lost Giants Easy Bellingham, WA	Easy	Bellingham, WA	1
0.7 mi 1.1 km #2Bunny Trail Easy Geneva, WA	Easy	Geneva, WA	1
0.7 mi 1.1 km #3Kaya Intermediate Bellingham, WA	Intermediate	Bellingham, WA	1
0.6 mi 1.0 km #4Jack and the Beanstalk Intermediate Bellingham, WA	Intermediate	Bellingham, WA	2
1.1 mi 1.8 km #5Ridge Trail Intermediate Bellingham, WA	Intermediate	Bellingham, WA	1
0.5 mi 0.7 km #6Miranda Intermediate Bellingham, WA	Intermediate	Bellingham, WA	1
0.4 mi 0.7 km #7Dog Patch Intermediate Geneva, WA	Intermediate	Geneva, WA	1
0.6 mi 0.9 km #8Cedar Dust Intermediate Bellingham, WA	Intermediate	Bellingham, WA	1
0.6 mi 1.0 km #9Wonderland Intermediate Bellingham, WA	Intermediate	Bellingham, WA	1
0.3 mi 0.5 km #10Karma Intermediate Geneva, WA	Intermediate	Geneva, WA	1