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2,129 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-213 ft
Descent
00:11:48
Avg time
-185 ft
Altitude change
986 ft
Altitude min
1,199 ft
Altitude max
1,171 ft
Altitude start
988 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-35.4%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
495 ft
Distance climb
1,529 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:11:48
Avg time

Run Around Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blackrock Mountain Bike Area
    Falls City, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #118694 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)

Double-black freeride trail that builds from an easy start over some tabletops and berms.

After a larger table that is mislabeled as a "drop", it cranks hard right through a wide open berm with a shark-fin type jump in the middle. From there downhill and up into a step-up with a flat landing, then off the top through a baby step-down into another step-up like table. High on the left from there is a gap jump comparable to what you can find on Brake Check.

You will want to scout this next one. A large ladder drop to pavers, followed by a quarter-pipe step-up gap back to the peak of a hill, and then a roll-down to a drop comparable to the Fish Gap on Sickter Gnar 1. At this point you'll be plenty fast to jump across the creek.

Two more jumps will finish your run.

Access Info

Access the top of this trail from the midpoint of Banzai Downhill 4, below the RIP section and technical section and right before the Tinkerbell Jumps. Access the bottom of this trail from Socialist Valley Rd, just west of where climbers turn to the right to head to Basic Training.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Apr 28, 2025 @ 11:29am
Apr 28, 2025
 Top half of Dino’s is running brilliantly. Trail closed at old wood drop to pavers for a beautiful re-imagining to the bottom. Looks like...
Feb 14, 2024 @ 12:16pm
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Jun 12, 2023 @ 5:56pm
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Dec 25, 2022 @ 3:01pm
Dec 25, 2022
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Jul 13, 2022 @ 5:43pm
Jul 13, 2022
 Black Rock Mountain Bike Area is reopened 24hrs/day every day. Watch for and yield to equipment completing remaining road improvement work.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Run Around

        ▼ Where is Run Around located?
        Run Around is located in Blackrock Mountain Bike Area, Falls City, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Blackrock Mountain Bike Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.8838, -123.49363.
        ▼ How hard is Run Around?
        Run Around is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Run Around?
        Run Around has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 213 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 986 ft to 1,199 ft.
        ▼ Is Run Around a point to point trail?
        Run Around is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Run Around?
        Run Around is 2,129 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Run Around?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Run Around. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Run Around?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Run Around are:
        • October (7 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Run Around? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Run Around are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Run Around?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Run Around. The trail is 2,129 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Run Around?
        Run Around is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 343 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 347 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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