Accessing Galbraith Mountain

There are two main ways to access Galbraith Mountain, which includes an expansive network of trails located just south of the Bellingham city limits. The WHIMPs Mountain Bike Coalition manages the mountain biking trails.

The more stunt-oriented trails are better accessed by use of the primary entrance on the southern side of Galbraith. There is a dirt parking lot on Sammish Way, directly across Galbraith Lane, designated for users of the mountain. Galbraith Lane leads up to the trails.

If you are looking to explore the area, or ride the cross-country designed trails, head up to the northern entrance. At the end of Birch Street, there is a parking lot and trailhead for Galbraith. The Miranda Trail leads hikers and bikers to the trails within Galbraith. However, be aware that the parking lot is very small, so it very well may be full – especially on sunny days.

If the parking lot is full at the Birch Street entrance, the near by residents ask that hikers and bikers please park at Whatcom Falls Park and walk or bike back up to the trailhead. Parking along Birch Street is for residents and their guests only.

A map of Galbraith can be handy, especially for first time users. Fanatik Bike Company, a bike shop located on North State Street, sells up-to-date maps of the mountain.