BIKE SHUTTLES & RIDE ROUTES

Shuttles run between the Waterfront Festival Grounds and the Southside Galbraith Mountain trailhead, giving all 3-Day, 1-Day and Bike-only ticketholders direct access to some of Bellingham’s best singletrack. Maximize your time on the mountain by planning your shuttle trips in advance and using our suggested bike routes to get oriented with Galbraith’s 80+ miles of trail.

Shimano MTB Shuttle Information

 Passenger shuttles to Galbraith Mountain trailhead are included with valid 3-Day, 1-Day and Bike-only tickets. Shuttles run during exhibitor hours and are equipped with bike racks that can accommodate 10–14 passengers. Anyone demoing bikes must utilize the festival bike shuttles to get to the trails. Biking from the festival or driving a personal vehicle with a demo bike is not permitted.

Shuttle Hours (subject to change)

Friday & Saturday
  • 8:30 AM: First shuttle departs from festival grounds
  • 5 PM: Last shuttle departs from festival grounds (no demo bikes on final shuttle)
  • 5:30 PM: Last shuttle departs from Galbraith Mountain
Sunday
  • 8:30 AM: First shuttle departs from festival grounds
  • 4:30 PM: Last shuttle departs from festival grounds (no demo bikes on final shuttle)
  • 5 PM: Last shuttle departs from Galbraith Mountain

All demo bikes are due back to Exhibitor Village by 5 PM. If demoing, please depart Galbraith Mountain no later than 4:30 PM to ensure a timely return.

If riding your own bike and you miss the final Galbraith pickup at 5:30 PM, you’ll be responsible for finding your own way back to the festival grounds. To avoid biking back, we recommend returning before 5:30 PM in case the last shuttle is full.

Shuttle Routes

Shuttles run between two fixed locations: the Waterfront Festival Grounds and the Southside Galbraith Mountain trailhead. Service does not include the Northside Galbraith trailhead or the Chuckanut Mountains.

Waterfront Festival Grounds (Granary Ave.)

Shuttles load and unload on Granary Ave., near the Exhibitor Village. Departures run every 15–30 minutes, with reduced frequency during lunch hours.

Galbraith Mountain Trailhead (S. Samish Way)

Shuttles service the Southside Galbraith parking lot only, not the Northside trailhead. Approximate one-way shuttle time: 12.5 minutes.

Shuttle Capacity & Access

Each shuttle accommodates approximately 10–14 riders with bikes, including e-bikes. Space is first come, first served and may vary depending on demand.

Demo & Shuttle Waivers

All riders must sign a waiver before demoing bikes or boarding the shuttles. Waivers will be emailed in advanced prior to the festival to the person who purchased the tickets, but will also be available on-site during wristband pickup. Each ticketholder is required to sign a waiver individually, not just the purchaser. We recommend signing in advance to expedite your wristband pickup.

Already purchased your festival ticket? Sign your waiver in advance below.

Sign your waiver

Shuttle Providers

Thanks to our shuttle providers: Dig Deep Tours, Huckwagons, Intrinsic Flow, Transcascadia Excursions and IMBA Team Dirt.

GALBRAITH MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTES

First time riding at Galbraith (aka "Galby")? Check out our suggested bike routes on Trailforks below to sample some of Galby's best trails. With 80+ miles and over 100 trails, there's a trail for every skill level.

Looking for specific trails? Stop by the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition lounge at the Breaux Zone on Galbraith Mountain—just a short pedal from the shuttle drop-off—Friday through Sunday. They’ll be there sharing local trail knowledge and recommendations.

Note: some trails may be closed on Sunday, July 12 due to the Galbraith Mountain Enduro race.

Beginner Route

Beginner route

Intermediate Routes

Classic Intermediate route (Southside)
Classic Intermediate route (Northside)
Intermediate XC route

Advanced Routes

Advanced freeride route
Advanced tech route

TRAILHEAD PARKING

Parking at the local trailheads around Bellingham is extremely limited during Tune-Up. If you have your own bike and must drive, please utilize the parking lots below and allow yourself extra time to get on the trails. Demo bikes are not allowed on personal vehicles.