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2,881 ft
Distance
-245 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
-247 ft
Altitude change
641 ft
Altitude min
891 ft
Altitude max
888 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-25.3%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
2,365 ft
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
Avg time

The Brain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mishmar HaEmek
    Zihron Ya'akov
  • AKA
    הבריין
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38997 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5223 in E-Biking
    • #19878 in Trail Running
    • #22156 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This trail is challenging & fun to ride, It combines many TTF

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 149 rides
  • Last: Jul 26, 2026
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on Feb 28, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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  • Variable
  • Ideal
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  • Very Dry
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        Directions to the-brain trailhead (32.583330, 35.145310)

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        14 miles 2,582 ft 9 Loop Race
        מתחם האירוע ימוקם ביער משמר העמק סמוך לאנדרטת הקיבוצים....

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Brain

        Where is The Brain located?
        The Brain is located in Mishmar HaEmek, Zihron Ya'akov, Israel. It is part of the Mishmar HaEmek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.58333, 35.14531.
        How hard is The Brain?
        The Brain is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 8.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for The Brain?
        The trail has 245 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 641 ft to 891 ft.
        Is The Brain a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Brain is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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