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771 ft
Distance
-88 ft
Descent
00:04:53
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
1,355 ft
Altitude min
1,444 ft
Altitude max
1,444 ft
Altitude start
1,355 ft
Altitude end
-11.5%
Grade
-21.9%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
758 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:04:53
Avg time

Brake Check Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Rock Mountain Bike Area
    Falls City, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53794 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33743 in E-Biking
    • #308173 in Trail Running
    • #91613 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #530 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #252 in E-Biking
    • #3,684 in Trail Running
    • #1,477 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)

Brake Check is a high flying jump marathon that is characterized by mandatory doubles with few ride arounds. This trail requires expert skills and proper scouting of the jumps and features.

source: Black Rock Mountain Bike Association
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Avg: 4.56 (10 votes)
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      Directions to brake-check trailhead (44.886180, -123.483280)
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      Jumps 24Berms 4Wooden features 1

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      Sunday Stroll to Brake Check - BRMBA Oregon
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      2:24 | 753 | Nov 25, 2018 , Falls City
      Black Rock Freeride
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      0:22 | 391 | Jun 29, 2015 , Falls City
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      3:20 | 283 | Jan 6, 2014 , Falls City
      Blackrock - top to bottom of Brake Check
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      2:35 | 492 | Sep 7, 2009 , Falls City
      4.9 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Chinchen5010
      Now a continuation Of Sunday stroll from the bench to the old picnic bench spot. Check your speed slightly for the wood stump gap and let it rip from there. The road gap is hard to clear and I wish it had just a couple more inches of height at the takeoff.
      cloudkap cloudkap
      It should be mentioned that this trail is named "Brake Check" because the biggest sketch factor here is there's too much speed. Don't overshoot! Walk up the trail before riding it, and you'll be good. The only jump that needs speed is the ravine gap and the gap after a big berm, on the road where the bench is. It's really rewarding when you get it though.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brake Check located?
      Brake Check is located in Black Rock Mountain Bike Area, Falls City, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Black Rock Mountain Bike Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.88618, -123.48328.
      ▼ How hard is Brake Check?
      Brake Check is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brake Check?
      The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,355 ft to 1,444 ft.
      ▼ Is Brake Check a point to point trail?
      Yes, Brake Check is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brake Check?
      Brake Check is 771 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brake Check?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brake Check. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brake Check?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brake Check are:
      • May (30 activities)
      • April (23 activities)
      • June (23 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Brake Check? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brake Check are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brake Check?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Brake Check. The trail is 771 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brake Check?
      Brake Check is a very popular trail. There have been 3,277 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,832 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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