more stats
932 ft
Distance
-126 ft
Descent
00:03:16
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
2,336 ft
Altitude min
2,462 ft
Altitude max
2,462 ft
Altitude start
2,336 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade
-47.1%
Grade max
-4.8%
Grade min
932 ft
Distance down
00:03:16
Avg time

Brain Damage Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46866 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25235 in E-Biking
    • #130293 in Trail Running
    • #154609 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #791 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #396 in E-Biking
    • #3,939 in Trail Running
    • #5,247 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance

It's brain damage One of the original technical trails at Beacon. A lot of rocks, a lot of fun. Look before you leap.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 464 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Avg: 4.22 (12 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brain Damage located?
      Brain Damage is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.69149, -117.33574.
      ▼ How hard is Brain Damage?
      Brain Damage is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brain Damage?
      The trail has 126 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,336 ft to 2,462 ft.
      ▼ Is Brain Damage a point to point trail?
      Yes, Brain Damage is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brain Damage?
      Brain Damage is 932 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brain Damage?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brain Damage. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Brain Damage? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brain Damage are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brain Damage?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Brain Damage. The trail is 932 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brain Damage?
      Brain Damage is a very popular trail. There have been 1,863 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,028 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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