more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
140 ft
Climb
-338 ft
Descent
00:12:22
Avg time
-197 ft
Altitude change
1,323 ft
Altitude min
1,628 ft
Altitude max
1,520 ft
Altitude start
1,323 ft
Altitude end
-3.493%
Grade
-28.798%
Grade max
14.872%
Grade min
1,925 ft
Distance climb
3,316 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:12:22
Avg time

August Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #128211 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #333017 in Trail Running
    • #319881 in Hiking
    • #11808 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,254 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #3,833 in Trail Running
    • #3,731 in Hiking
    • #49 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    ODF

Nice flowy single track. Plenty of natural rollers and turns that make for a fun little descent. Great trail to end a day of riding the Shellburg Mountain Bike Area. **Descent Speeds can be high, watch out for other users climbing trail**

Access Info

Use shellburg access rd off of fernridge rd

Tags
FlowyRollers
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
All
  • 30 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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August Mountain Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2026 @ 11:41am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 16, 2026
Trail recently brushed
Apr 8, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 8, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 @ 9:48pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 8, 2026
Running pretty decent right now. Looks like it might be a bramble nightmare in a few months
Oct 26, 2020 @ 4:08pm
Oct 26, 2020
reporter Santiam State Forest remains totally closed.
Sep 9, 2020 @ 2:57pm
Sep 9, 2020
reporter All northwest Oregon state-managed forests closed to public use.
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on Jul 16, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is August Mountain located?
      August Mountain is located in Shellburg Mountain Bike Area, Salem, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Shellburg Mountain Bike Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.81855, -122.6037.
      ▼ How hard is August Mountain?
      August Mountain is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.493%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for August Mountain?
      August Mountain has 140 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 338 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,323 ft to 1,628 ft.
      ▼ Is August Mountain a point to point trail?
      August Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is August Mountain?
      August Mountain is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on August Mountain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on August Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride August Mountain?
      August Mountain is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access August Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to August Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride August Mountain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride August Mountain. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is August Mountain?
      August Mountain is a moderately popular trail. There have been 157 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 162 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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