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5,253 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-411 ft
Descent
00:11:23
Avg time
-402 ft
Altitude change
2,889 ft
Altitude min
3,297 ft
Altitude max
3,291 ft
Altitude start
2,890 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
4,872 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:11:23
Avg time

Brain Shake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Candle Creek
    Clearwater, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #123090 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #274357 in Trail Running
    • #244839 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Log Ride, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018

Provides a loop option for climbing up Rock Lobster or Greasy Jungle - or shuttle accessible.
Designed to have an 'old school' feel - loamy bits, rooty bits, some drops, some tech, some 'janky' corners and some adventure options. May take a few runs to get the lines figured out.
All features have ride arounds or are rollable.
Feeds you into the jump line "Fat Lip".

Access Info

Pedal up Rock Lobster - or shuttle through XC ski trails Bend to Elevator will get you there.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19.6 km avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Shake

        ▼ Where is Brain Shake located?
        Brain Shake is located in Candle Creek, Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Candle Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.67729, -119.96933.
        ▼ How hard is Brain Shake?
        Brain Shake is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brain Shake?
        Brain Shake has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 411 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,889 ft to 3,297 ft.
        ▼ Is Brain Shake a point to point trail?
        Brain Shake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Brain Shake?
        Brain Shake is 5,253 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brain Shake?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Brain Shake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brain Shake?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brain Shake are:
        • July (40 activities)
        • June (28 activities)
        • August (24 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Brain Shake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brain Shake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Brain Shake?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Brain Shake. The trail is 5,253 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Brain Shake?
        Brain Shake is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,158 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 432 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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