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New Climbing Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A climbing trail that gets smoother the further you climb along its shaded switchbacks.
0.5
mi
Distance
167
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
The trails at Galbraith Mountain are built and maintained by the WMBC - Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition and mountain bikers account for most of the traffic. RXHERs are still welcome, but many trails are for descending riders only.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.5mi
Distance
167ft
Elevation Gain
3ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
849ft
High Point
675ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short climbing trail gives hikers an alternative to the middle section of the Ridge Trail. The first half is a bit more challenging as the narrow benching travels over occasional rocks and roots. After it crosses over Ridge Trail East, things get a easier as it climbs onto the side of the ridge. At a cluster of rocks, there's an optional spur that connects to the Ridge Trail while the singletrack continues ahead. The rest of the trail up to the viewpoint is noticeable smoother.

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Contributors
Eric Ashley