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2,838 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-169 ft
Descent
00:03:21
Avg time
-103 ft
Altitude change
1,809 ft
Altitude min
1,961 ft
Altitude max
1,912 ft
Altitude start
1,811 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-28.8%
Grade max
24.6%
Grade min
702 ft
Distance climb
1,936 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:03:21
Avg time

Branubien Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shellburg Mountain Bike Area
    Salem, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92692 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #414087 in Trail Running
    • #131638 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #924 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #4,087 in Trail Running
    • #1,966 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    year around
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2009
  • Land Owner
    ODF

Short climb, followed by a fast descent with plenty of flow and speed. Trail is a good warm up to the others at the top of Shellburg MTB riding area.

Access Info

park at Shellburg Falls trail head or Silverfalls 214 trail head

Tags
BermsJumps

Trail Supporters

  • Cascadia Trail Crew
    since 2015
    Builder

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Branubien Trail Reports

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Sep 24, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 24, 2026
 Big tree down @ the entrance
Jun 2, 2026 @ 7:38pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 2, 2026
 Ferns are taking over the entrance, the rest of the trail isn’t as bad.
Jan 24, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 24, 2026
 Running great! A little deadfall, but not enough to create issues.
Aug 9, 2025 @ 4:01pm
Aug 9, 2025
 Clear & groomed nicely. Great trail! Fun & low consequences jumps.
May 17, 2024 @ 12:57pm
May 17, 2024
 Dirt is soft in areas, and vegetation is overgrown in some areas. Otherwise running smoothly.
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on Sep 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Oct 7, 2018 @ 9:58pm
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      Oct 16, 2009 @ 5:28pm
      Oct 16, 2009
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Branubien located?
      Branubien 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 44.82136, -122.63272.
      ▼ How hard is Branubien?
      Branubien is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Branubien?
      Branubien has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 169 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,809 ft to 1,961 ft.
      ▼ Is Branubien a point to point trail?
      Branubien is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Branubien?
      Branubien is 2,838 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Branubien?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Branubien. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Branubien?
      Branubien is best visited during: year around.
      ▼ How do I access Branubien? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Branubien are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Branubien?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Branubien. The trail is 2,838 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Branubien?
      Branubien is a very popular trail. There have been 141 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 169 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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