more stats
3,760 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-287 ft
Descent
00:08:00
Avg time
-238 ft
Altitude change
1,704 ft
Altitude min
1,977 ft
Altitude max
1,942 ft
Altitude start
1,703 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
34.1%
Grade min
600 ft
Distance climb
2,510 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:08:00
Avg time

Flow Motion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandy Ridge
    Sandy, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #26988 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46200 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    BLM Oregon - Salem Office

Flow Motion is one of the newest trails at Sandy Ridge. It connects to Follow the Leader and features an abundance of flow with endless berms and rollers the whole way through.

Flow Motion can be included in a bigger ride with Follow the Leader or a session route with Homestead Road.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 23 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 416 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 3,087 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Flow Motion Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:27am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 20, 2026
 The dirt is perfect! Trail is in great shape!
Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:21am (Pacific/Midway)
Aug 30, 2026
Aug 11, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 11, 2026
 One of the berms built up this spring (maybe 5/29) had a tree fall which had been at the top of the berm about half way around. Tree fell away...
Jul 23, 2026 @ 8:30pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 @ 11:27am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 17, 2026
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Status:
on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.31 (39 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to flow-motion trailhead (45.392930, -122.013350)
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      Videos

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      youtuber Flow Motion Trail into Lower Hide & Seek...
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      12:12 | 1330 | Sep 17, 2018 , Sandy
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      0:58 | 725 | Apr 29, 2020 , Sandy
      youtuber Flow Motion 2019 (Sandy Ridge, OR) Mountain Biking
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      3:57 | 973 | Jul 20, 2019 , Sandy
      MTB Sandy Ridge, Oregon - Flowmotion (Sept 2025)
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      4:47 | 163 | Sep 8, 2025 , Sandy

      Routes with this trail

      107
      Sandy Flow LowHide
      ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 874 ft • 13 •
      LOC MTB Medium route for August 10th, 2019 Team ride. Up Homestead to , Down , across Homestead to , Down...
      121
      evo Trailgate Sandy Ridge Women's & Intermediate Group Ride Route 2025
      5 miles • 918 ft • 4 • Loop •
      evo Trailgate Sandy Ridge Women's & Intermediate Group Ride Route 2025
      138
      Flow Motion + full Hide and Seek
      ★ 2.4 • 8 miles • 1,454 ft • 14 • Loop •
      A fun, flowy loop with one tech trail. Go up the road to (about 2.5 miles). Then climb up further to Upper...
      4.4 ★★★★★
      39 Ratings
      5 ★ 51%
      4 ★ 38%
      3 ★ 5%
      2 ★ 5%
      1 ★

      6 Reviews & Comments

      renschhayden renschhayden
      This is an incredible intermediate trail. Nice flowy, medium radius turns with just enough tech to keep it interesting. Really fun on a hardtail. There are a few surprise rocks and roots and the leeward side of berms and jumps, so keep an eye out. I typically roll jumps but find this trail easier with a little bit of air.

      If you can ride lower hide and seek comfortably this is a nice gradual step up.
      Skinnyoldman
      Love Flow. It’s a nice option on the way up, as a reminder why I’m climbing, or after coming down Upper Hide and Seek or TT, before heading down Lowe H+S on the way out.

      There’s a little uphill challenge on the way up, and then a nice rest spot that some call Joe’s Last Stand. The story is that Joe stood about in the rest area, broke his ankle on Flow, and never rode again. Hence “Joe’s Last Stand”

      Especially when the dirt is right, Flow is pretty awesome
      drbfish
      1/29/2022 Flow Motion is running GREAT. This is my favorite trail at Sandy Ridge.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flow Motion located?
      Flow Motion is located in Sandy Ridge, Sandy, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Sandy Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.39293, -122.01335.
      ▼ How hard is Flow Motion?
      Flow Motion is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flow Motion?
      Flow Motion has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 287 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,704 ft to 1,977 ft.
      ▼ How long is Flow Motion?
      Flow Motion is 3,760 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flow Motion?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flow Motion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flow Motion?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flow Motion are:
      • June (219 activities)
      • July (202 activities)
      • May (195 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Flow Motion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flow Motion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flow Motion?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Flow Motion. The trail is 3,760 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flow Motion?
      Flow Motion is a very popular trail. There have been 14,280 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,000 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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