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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
Avg time

Bobblehead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shellburg Mountain Bike Area
    Salem, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37161 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #213871 in Trail Running
    • #122496 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #375 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #3,251 in Trail Running
    • #1,833 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • 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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Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 86 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Bobblehead Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2026 @ 9:27am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 16, 2026
 Down tree has been removed :)
Jul 4, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 4, 2026
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!
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on Jul 16, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.53 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bobblehead trailhead (44.827760, -122.616120)
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      Sep 1, 2019 @ 12:01am
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      Nov 4, 2017 @ 10:41am
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      Summer shred, Good times in Oregon
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      3:04 | 1069 | Jul 28, 2018 , Salem
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      11 Reviews & Comments

      Homeiswhereyouparkit Homeiswhereyouparkit
      Proper fun. One tree down near bottom. Not overgrown
      JeremiahaEitBp
      This trail is open but massively overgrown with blackberry pushes many at head height. It has not been maintained in a long time, sight lines are horrendous.
      Qz57bNpD
      Road to this area ayera Creek still closed.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Bobblehead?
      Bobblehead is 4,058 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bobblehead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bobblehead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bobblehead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bobblehead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bobblehead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Bobblehead. The trail is 4,058 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bobblehead?
      Bobblehead is a moderately popular trail. There have been 350 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 381 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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