Galbraith Mountain

Galbraith Mtn in Bellingham provides seemingly unlimited options for "fringe rural " trail runs. The best overview of the area is on http://www.galbraithmt.com/index.html (fee for info). Listen closely for mtn bikers on the technical trails; no headphones! This is the heart of radical bike country, the home of the WHIMPS (Whatcom Independent Mountain Peddlers) http://www.whimpsmtb.com/ . There is even public art along the way!

Occasional great views of Bellingham and Mt Baker, lots of distance, plenty of fire road for non-tech running and lots of mtn bike trail for banked, twisty turns. Of course, Rodger and I "rode to run".

Eagle Creek Trail

A truly Rave Run... Eagle Creek OR. Eagle Creek is accessible as an exit off I-84 eastbound a few miles east of Bonneville Dam and flows north into the Columbia River. The trail follows the creek and has an unbelievable sequence of natural and man-made wonders; waterfalls, cliff-side trails, even a tunnel behind a 200’ waterfall!! The trail gains 300’ in the first 3 miles, 600’ in the next 3 miles, then becomes more primitive and a bit less steep after Tunnel Falls. Arrive early for a parking space, it a very popular hike for Portlanders. Also, while there are a few runners that frequent Eagle Creek, please keep in mind that the lower portion is a family hiking trail with a steep drop off. We runners are the intruders in this family zone... be courteous and don’t freak out the youngsters! A forest pass is needed in the parking area (the fee goes towards maintaining the area). Finally, be aware of the poison oak that flourishes in this area .