E-bikes on Galbraith Mountain
Puget Sound & Olympic Peninsula, Washington · Whatcom · Managed by City of Bellingham Parks & Recreation (recreation easement), trails managed by Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition under city contract
🟠 Class 1 only
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Which classes: Class 1 only; Class 2 and 3 not allowed
The rules
Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes are allowed on Galbraith trails. The land is privately owned and can close for forestry work. Open dawn to dusk.
What the official source says:
E-bikes (class 1) allowed on Galbraith Mountain
📞 Call ahead: 360-778-7000 (rules and closures change)
65 miles · Natural surface singletrack
Gear for this ride
- Thule EasyFold XT 2 hitch rackFolding 2-bike hitch rack rated for 65 lb per bike — enough for most e-bikes. Check your bike's weight first.
- Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-lockKryptonite's top-rated U-lock, Sold Secure Gold, for trailheads and town stops.
- Dynaplug Racer Pro tire plug kitFixes tubeless punctures on the trail with preloaded plugs.
- Topeak Mini Morph pumpFrame-mounted mini pump that fits both Presta and Schrader valves.
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Washington's e-bike classes
Washington has three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle, cuts out at 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist to 28 mph, with a speedometer). All three need working pedals and a motor of no more than 750 watts. Washington e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Foothills Trail (Pierce County) 🟢 Class 1 & 2 onlyPierce County Parks and Recreation
- Olympic National Forest trails 🟡 Motorized routes onlyUSDA Forest Service – Olympic NF