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2,183 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-304 ft
Descent
00:03:58
Avg time
-294 ft
Altitude change
1,690 ft
Altitude min
1,984 ft
Altitude max
1,984 ft
Altitude start
1,690 ft
Altitude end
-13.471%
Grade
-44.774%
Grade max
11.19%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
1,745 ft
Distance down
349 ft
Distance flat
00:03:58
Avg time

Payback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Shellburg Mountain Bike Area
    Salem, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105323 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    ODF

Bullit's evil twin. Trail was built pretty much for a DH event so its plenty rough n rowdy. This trail takes it up a notch and has some serious steepness to it. Trail is rough has exposed roots and a few drops. There are a couple of challenging jumps if you have an eye for seeking those types of features.

Access Info

shellburg falls trail head or silverfalls 214 trail head

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: May 27, 2026
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Payback Trail Reports

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Jun 3, 2026 @ 12:37pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 3, 2026
 Slight encroachment of vegetation but the tread issues well well established, visible and clear of blowdown. Starting to dry out on drop segment...
Jun 3, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 3, 2026
 Slight encroachment of vegetation but tread issues well established, clear and visible. Starting to dry out on the drop segment but light rain in...
Jun 2, 2026 @ 7:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 2, 2026
 Ferns are encroaching on the trail in a few areas, but not bad at all.
Mar 17, 2026 @ 5:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 17, 2026
 Best dirt in the entire trail system.
Dec 28, 2025 @ 1:58pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 28, 2025
 Some blow down from the recent rain/wind storms, otherwise it’s still primo conditions.
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on Jun 3, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to payback trailhead (44.823886, -122.623343)
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      0:52 | 760 | Dec 7, 2014 , Salem
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      RecNar RecNar
      Shellburg is still closed and being patrolled by OSF and Sheriff but exciting news is coming soon!
      FocusProblem503 FocusProblem503
      Sorry meant that last comment for Bullett Freeride but still both fun trails to ride here at Shelberg!!
      FocusProblem503 FocusProblem503
      Place is riding Prime this year. Thanks to whoever is in there clearing brush. Might fix the bigger (second to last) drop today, little rotten on the left side.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Payback located?
      Payback 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 44.82389, -122.62334.
      ▼ How hard is Payback?
      Payback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.471%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Payback?
      Payback has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 304 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,690 ft to 1,984 ft.
      ▼ Is Payback a point to point trail?
      Yes, Payback is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Payback?
      Payback is 2,183 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Payback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Payback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Payback?
      Payback is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Payback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Payback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Payback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Payback. The trail is 2,183 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Payback?
      Payback is a moderately popular trail. There have been 58 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 83 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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