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1.9 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:17:40
Avg time
137 ft
Altitude change
651 ft
Altitude min
821 ft
Altitude max
656 ft
Altitude start
794 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
26.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,015 ft
Distance down
653 ft
Distance flat
00:17:40
Avg time

SHELLEY Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown County State Park
    Nashville, Indiana
  • Ref Number
    (O)
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67920 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39146 in E-Biking
    • #215765 in Trail Running
    • #143570 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #153 in Mountain Biking · Indiana [+]
    • #91 in E-Biking
    • #771 in Trail Running
    • #436 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Brown County

Shelley provides connection from the bottom of Hobbs Hollow to Hesitation Point or Green Valley/North Gate. The section in the valley is an old road bed that leads to Hesitation Point. The longer side is classic, hand built single track. Shelley is worth riding as its own trail (not just to exit Hobbs Hollow).

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 86 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 441 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Avg: 3.57 (6 votes)
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      Trail Products

      3.2 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

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      Rode this as a stand alone trail Red to Green. Fun flowy trail with some mild climbs. Definitely recommend going red to green!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is SHELLEY located?
      SHELLEY is located in Brown County State Park, Nashville, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Brown County State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.1756, -86.2451.
      ▼ How hard is SHELLEY?
      SHELLEY is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for SHELLEY?
      SHELLEY has 226 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 651 ft to 821 ft.
      ▼ Is SHELLEY a point to point trail?
      SHELLEY is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is SHELLEY?
      SHELLEY is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on SHELLEY?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on SHELLEY. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access SHELLEY? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to SHELLEY are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride SHELLEY?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride SHELLEY. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is SHELLEY?
      SHELLEY is a very popular trail. There have been 1,914 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,066 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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