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SaveSalem trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback and E-Biking. Trails here are often flowy, tight and twisty and rooty. Scenery includes creeks, lakes and waterfalls. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Silver Falls State Park, Bull of the Woods / Opal Creek Wilderness and Shellburg Mountain Bike Area.
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- Mountain Bike
71 trails
- E-Bike
7 trails
- Gravel Bike
41 trails
- Adaptive Bike
29 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
15 trails
- Horse
10 trails
- Hike
104 trails
- Trail Running
103 trails
Region Details
- 19
- 2
- 20
- 26
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of 21 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 110
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 71
- Trails E-Bike
- 7
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 41
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 29
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 15
- Trails Horse
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 104
- Trails Trail Running
- 103
- Total Distance
- 182 miles
- Total Descent
- 27,216 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,390 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,492 ft
- Reports
- 2,870
- Photos
- 243
- Completed Counter
- 16,686
Sub Regions
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Bull of the Woods / Opal Creek Wilderness
- 3
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Croisan Creek
- 1
- 3
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Geer Bike Park
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Shellburg Mountain Bike Area
- 4
- 5
- 3
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Silver Falls State Park
- 2
- 7
- 13
- 1
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Spring Valley State Park
- 6
- 1
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Willamette Mission State Park
- 2
Popular Salem Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 114 ft • 979 •
This trail runs through beautiful ancient forests, passes huge fallen trees, crosses several streams, and offers a very unique riding experience to a wide range of riders. While intended to be ridden downhill, east to west, the trail...
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 3,556 ft • 0 ft • 855 •
This upper portion of Catamount is mostly smooth and flowy, with only a few rocky patches. Several camel humps that are easy and fun to roll or catch small air if that is your thing.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 3,547 ft • 43 ft • 560 •
This two-way trail not only adds a new trail (in some lovely terrain!) to the Catamount system , but also provides easy access to a second parking option in addition to the 214 TH. Rabbit Hole is relatively steep in a few spots, but for...
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 833 ft • 3 ft • 477 •
There are three short trails along this line. Each trail is designed to help beginners (green circle), intermediate (blue square), and expert riders (black diamond) hone their rock-drop and rock up-and-over skills. All three are...
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 113 ft • 461 •
Packed dirt single track with mellow climbs, descents, corners, and small sections of cobble. The loop is perfect for families new to mountain biking or laps in the beautiful woods. It is also the entrance to Catamount Trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 797 ft • 0 ft • 460 •
Series of switchbacks designed to practice banked turns.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 394 ft • 16 ft • 459 •
Skills station featuring four wooden drops that vary in height (approx. 1', 2', 3', and 4').
Salem Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.7 • 9 miles • 1,268 ft • 11 • Loop •
Park at the Conference Center Parking Lot (as mapped), clockwise direction recommended. Alternatively,...
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 969 ft • 2 • Loop •
Leg pumping goodness. Park at Howard Creek Horse Camp or at the Campground Entrance. Ride the Rackett...
11 miles • 1,196 ft • 9 • Loop •
This route is rated aMTB1 - No Support Needed. It skips Catamount Trail (Mid) and Rabbit Hole, where...
13 miles • 1,559 ft • 12 • Loop •
This route is rated aMTB2 - Support recommended. Be sure to have a support rider the first attempt. Riders...
★ 2.0 • 8 miles • 746 ft • 14 • Loop •
Park at TH 214 and ride up the gravel road. Enter Catamount at the top and ride it down. State Park may...
214-Reroute Hidden
3 miles • 122 ft • 0 •
This trail is being researched in conjunction with Salem Area Trail alliance and Silver Falls State Park....
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| French Creek Trail East | Nov 13, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Los_Angeles) 21 hours | Unknown | gabrielamadeus OTTA | No maintenance since 2020 fires. Likely... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Little N. Santiam Trail | Nov 12, 2026 @ 6:55pm (America/Los_Angeles) 2 days | Unknown | gabrielamadeus OTTA | ||
| Howard Creek Loop | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 13, 2026 | Variable | StevenwyMZrG | ||
| 214 Trail | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 13, 2026 | Variable | StevenwyMZrG | ||
| Perimeter Trail Access Trail | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 13, 2026 | Dry | StevenwyMZrG | ||
| Rackett Ridge Connector | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 13, 2026 | Variable | StevenwyMZrG | ||
| Roemer's | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 13, 2026 | Ideal | StevenwyMZrG | ||
| Rabbit Hole | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 13, 2026 | Variable | StevenwyMZrG | ||
| Skills Area | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 13, 2026 | Ideal | StevenwyMZrG | ||
| 29 Turns | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 13, 2026 | Ideal | StevenwyMZrG | ||
| Newt Loop | Oct 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 13, 2026 | Ideal | StevenwyMZrG |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| gabrielamadeus | add | report | activity #107723959 | Nov 13, 2026 @ 1:46pm 21 hours |
| gabrielamadeus | add | trail | activity #107689070 and 2 more | Nov 12, 2026 @ 7:25pm 2 days |
| gabrielamadeus | update | trail | activity #107688554 and 1 more | Nov 12, 2026 @ 7:01pm 2 days |
| gabrielamadeus | add | report | activity #107688491 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 6:58pm 2 days |
| StevenwyMZrG | add | report | activity #107269202 and 3 more | Nov 5, 2026 @ 5:33pm Nov 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | South side was in fantastic shape! Saw one... | Oct 8, 2026 @ 11:20pm Oct 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | In good condition and a fun way to finish out... | Oct 8, 2026 @ 11:16pm Oct 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | Riding great! Passed a couple different hikers... | Oct 8, 2026 @ 11:16pm Oct 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun little xc/flow trail. Rain into one group... | Oct 8, 2026 @ 11:15pm Oct 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | A gem of a trail! Needs more rubber on the... | Oct 8, 2026 @ 11:13pm Oct 8, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails65 awarded -
10 Blue Trails214 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k18 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge40 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k16 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Paved Pumptrack | skill park | Salem | |
| Kids Pumptrack | skill park | Salem |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 71 | 100 miles | 14,108 ft | 40 miles | 4,806 ft | #1,511 | #21 | 232 | 2,866 | 6 | 13,094 | |
| E-Bike | 7 | 25 miles | 1,673 ft | 7 miles | 4,465 ft | #4,888 | #41 | 2,483 | 697 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 41 | 71 miles | 6,024 ft | 22 miles | 4,862 ft | #1,160 | #10 | 512 | 73 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 29 | 45 miles | 6,056 ft | 19 miles | 2,224 ft | #1,444 | #5 | 1,388 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 15 | 14 miles | 1,988 ft | 6 miles | 1,014 ft | #1,431 | #6 | 1,070 | 10 | |||
| Horse | 10 | 28 miles | 2,513 ft | 11 miles | 2,146 ft | #1,405 | #27 | 148 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 104 | 180 miles | 25,751 ft | 72 miles | 5,390 ft | #1,152 | #24 | 8 | 2,809 | 3 | 2,173 | |
| Trail Running | 103 | 180 miles | 25,709 ft | 71 miles | 5,390 ft | #1,015 | #16 | 2,808 | 2 | 546 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Salem?
Salem has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Salem?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Salem are:
- Bobblehead (4.5/5)
- Catamount Trail (Upper) (4.4/5)
- Roemer's (4.3/5)
- Catamount Trail (Mid) (4.3/5)
- Dewaynes World (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Salem?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Salem are:
- May (280 activities)
- August (255 activities)
- July (235 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Salem?
There are 27 parking locations listed in Salem. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Salem?
The longest trail in Salem is Buck Mtn Loop at 7.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Salem?
The best hiking trails in Salem are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Salem?
The best trail running trails in Salem are:
- Willamette Vision Education Trail
- Rackett Ridge Trail
- Willamette Vision Education Trail
- Rackett Ridge Connector
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How many trails are in Salem?
Salem has a total of 107 trails. Of those, 68 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Salem to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Salem?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Salem is Perimeter Trail with 1,755 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Salem?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Salem is Perimeter Trail with 1,055 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Salem?
Salem supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Salem?
The following bike services are available in Salem:
- Bike Shop (3)
- Trail Association (2)
- Club (1)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Salem?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Salem is Cuttoff Trail with an average grade of 13.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Salem?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Salem. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Salem?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Salem are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Salem?
The overall region status for Salem is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 71 trails:
- Clear / Green: 62
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 3
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What are the trail conditions in Salem?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Salem:
- Variable: 4 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Salem?
Yes, Salem supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Salem that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Salem?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Salem are: View all mountain biking routes in Salem.
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What type of bike is most common in Salem?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Salem are:
- XC (316 activities)
- AM (161 activities)
- DH (18 activities)
- Uni (2 activities)
- RD (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Salem?
The highest summit in Salem is Hell Cat Rock at 4,337 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Salem?
There are 2 notable sights in Salem. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Salem.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Salem?
The most popular Strava segments in Salem are:
- Catamount E2W switchback climb (2,518 athletes)
- Letter' rip tater chip (2,493 athletes)
- Catamount first drop (2,410 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Salem?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Salem. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 62
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 3
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Salem?
Yes, there are 30 accessible/adaptive trails in Salem. View all adaptive trails in Salem for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Salem?
There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Salem directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Salem?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Salem are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Salem?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Salem are:
- Corner to Corner (5/5)
- Newt Loop (4/5)
- 29 Turns (3.8/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- [aMTB] Tree Gate Other
- Falls Butte Campground Camping
- Lower Butte Creek Falls Viewpoint Sight
- Camp Silver Creek Camping
- Howard Creek Horse Camp Camping
- Silver Falls Campground Camping
- Henline Mountain Viewpoint
- Whetstone Mountain Summit
- Gold Butte Lookout Cabin
- Elk Lake Campground Camping
- Hell Cat Rock (4,337 ft)
- Sweet Spring Mountain (4,078 ft)
- Hell Cat Rock (4,003 ft)
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