If you’re heading to the Northwest Tune-Up this weekend, here’s everything you need to know about getting around—both in town and on the trails.
Street Closures
To keep the festival zone safe and walkable, the following streets will be closed to vehicles:
• W. Laurel St.: Closed to cars all weekend
• Granary Ave.: Closed to cars all weekend
• W. Chestnut St. Overpass: Closed to vehicles from 5–11 PM on Friday & Saturday, but still open to pedestrians. Plan your route accordingly if you're driving in.
Galbraith Mountain Trail Closures
Some trails on Galbraith will be temporarily closed for the Outdoor Research x Cascadia Dirt Cup Bonus Round Enduro. If you’re riding, please respect course closures to keep racers and riders safe.
Closed Blue Trails:
• Mabel’s Monkeywrench
• Scorpion
• Irish Death
• Cheech & Chong
• Blue Ribbon (aiming to reopen around noon on Saturday & Sunday, post-race)
Closed Green Trails:
• Orient Express
• Das Auto Bahn
• Mullet
• Pump Track
Sunday Traffic Disruption: Bellingham Pride Parade
In addition to festival-related closures, Sunday traffic downtown will be impacted by the Bellingham Pride Parade. Expect road closures and delays, especially around:
• Cornwall Avenue – Closed for the parade
• General downtown congestion from late morning through early afternoon
If you're heading to the waterfront or downtown venues on Sunday, consider biking, walking or giving yourself extra time to park and navigate.
Thanks for rolling with the closures and keeping the festival and trails safe and fun for everyone. See you out there!