more stats
1,529 ft
Distance
-176 ft
Descent
00:03:23
Avg time
-176 ft
Altitude change
1,427 ft
Altitude min
1,602 ft
Altitude max
1,602 ft
Altitude start
1,427 ft
Altitude end
-11.5%
Grade
-50.7%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
1,490 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:03:23
Avg time

Cedar Shark Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thurston Hills Natural Area
    Springfield, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27995 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74404 in E-Biking
    • #440219 in Trail Running
    • #444755 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #286 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #495 in E-Biking
    • #4,340 in Trail Running
    • #4,380 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    May to November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Willamalane

New Bike Park Quality Free Ride trail at Thurston Hills. Starts a with a set of hand built berms with shark fin entrances. Then some rock guardians and technical switchbacks. Ends for now with a set of a large table top jumps and a large hip jump. You can finish for now with a ride down lower Chinquapin. This fall we'll finish up the lowest section of the trail with more handbuilt berms and some technical sections where relevant.

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BermsFaint trailJumps

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Avg: 4.24 (3 votes)
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      Directions to cedar-shark trailhead (44.033140, -122.888220)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      ninjabraap ninjabraap
      About time we got some decent jumps around here.
      Ebenbiker
      The jumps at the end are big and beautifully made but if you pause to scope them out first you will not have the necessary speed to clear them. Looking forward to being able to just do the jumps without all the steep black-rated single track on Chinquapin.
      Benconomics Benconomics
      perfect tapas trail. Hand built flow, bit of tech and the giant machine built jumps.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cedar Shark located?
      Cedar Shark is located in Thurston Hills Natural Area, Springfield, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Thurston Hills Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.03314, -122.88822.
      ▼ How hard is Cedar Shark?
      Cedar Shark is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cedar Shark?
      The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,427 ft to 1,602 ft.
      ▼ Is Cedar Shark a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cedar Shark is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cedar Shark?
      Cedar Shark is 1,529 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cedar Shark?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cedar Shark. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cedar Shark?
      Cedar Shark is best visited during: May to November.
      ▼ How do I access Cedar Shark? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cedar Shark are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cedar Shark?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Cedar Shark. The trail is 1,529 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cedar Shark?
      Cedar Shark is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 41 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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