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4,058 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-541 ft
Descent
00:06:44
Avg time
-528 ft
Altitude change
1,538 ft
Altitude min
2,066 ft
Altitude max
2,066 ft
Altitude start
1,538 ft
Altitude end
-13.017%
Grade
-36.525%
Grade max
5.119%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
3,873 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:06:44
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Bobblehead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
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    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51777 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129856 in Trail Running
    • #79641 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    ODF

Newly created in 2017, Bobblehead was a fully hand built affair. Primarily an aggressive down hill single track that has plenty of roots, rocks and steeps that are challenging.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 8 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Bobblehead Trail Reports

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Jul 4, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Los_Angeles)
1 day
Another burnt dead tree down on bottom section before end in flat bit. Was totally clear 3 weeks ago and running great. Tree is 12-16”. Big...
Jul 1, 2026 @ 11:54am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 1, 2026
Jun 3, 2026 @ 2:04pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 3, 2026
Recent trail brushing. Trail looks good!
Jun 2, 2026 @ 7:36pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 2, 2026
Recently brushed, all clear and riding fast!
Mar 3, 2026 @ 4:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 3, 2026
First section is pretty muddy, rest of the trail is as close to perfect as you can get for this time of year.
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Avg: 4.53 (9 votes)
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        Directions to bobblehead trailhead (44.827760, -122.616120)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bobblehead

        Where is Bobblehead located?
        Bobblehead 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 44.82776, -122.61612.
        How hard is Bobblehead?
        Bobblehead is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.017%.
        What is the elevation gain for Bobblehead?
        Bobblehead has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 541 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,538 ft to 2,066 ft.
        Is Bobblehead a point to point trail?
        Bobblehead is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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