Mountain Biking in Washington

Mountain biking in Washington is the best.  Did you know that Washington's coast is home to the largest temperate rainforest in the world?  It is also home to over 15 volcanoes.

Not only are there amazing trails in the Pacific Northwest, the old growth, volcanic landscape, and its green temperate rainforest provides an atmosphere unlike any other. 

I grew up in California, and I have seen some amazing landscapes, but there is nothing like mountain biking in Washington and in North Oregon.  This scenery truly motivates me to get out and ride.

Washington Mountain Biking

Just take a look at some of these Washington mountain biking trails!

Videos: Mountain Biking Trails Washington

If you are unfamiliar with the beauty of Washington's mountain biking trails, watch a little of this ride.  Scroll through and imagine yourself on these amazing trails...

 

Here is a video shot on Galbraith mountain in Bellingham Washington.  This guy has amazing balance!

 

Washington Mountain Biking Groups

WHIMPs Mountain Bike Coalition

Check out WHIMPs for mountain biking in Washington.  It's a non-profit organization based in Whatcom county.  It was founded back in 1986 and continues to promote mountain biking trail access as one of it's main goals. 

Thank you WHIMPs for maintaining:

• Galbraith Mountain

• Miranda Trail

• Lake Padden Upper Loop Trails

• The Civic Field Dirt Jump Park

• Hush and Hush Trail

Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club

Washington's got the landscape, but thanks to clubs like BBTC Washington also has some of the best trails in the country to ride a mountain bike. Here are their goals:

• Working with landowners/managers.
• Thousands of hours of trail building and maintenance.
• Educating mountain bikers through boot camps and trailbuilding clinics.
• Getting out there and riding on hundreds of club rides!

International Mountain Biking Association

IMBA is the worldwide advocate for great mountain biking trails. 

Since 1988 this organization has encouraged low impact riding, volunteer trailwork teams, mountain biking group cooperation, grassroots advocacy, and some very innovative trail management solutions.

Single Track Mind Cycling Club

This club recently joined forces with BBTC.  Now BBTC is even bigger and better. 

 

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