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        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        95
        Trails Mountain Bike
        111
        Trails E-Bike
        5
        Trails Horse
        7
        Trails Hike
        143
        Trails Trail Running
        142
        Total Distance
        142 miles
        Total Descent
        24,239 ft
        Total Vertical
        5,386 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        5,492 ft
        Reports
        2,254
        Photos
        244
        Ridden Counter
        15,354
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        Popular Salem Mountain Biking Trails

        100 4.4 2 miles 114 ft 921
        This trail runs through beautiful ancient forests, passes huge fallen trees, crosses several streams, and offers a very unique riding experience to a wide range of riders. While intended to be ridden downhill, east to west, the trail...
        95 4.7 3,556 ft 0 ft 801
        This upper portion of is mostly smooth and flowy, with only a few rocky patches. Several camel humps that are easy and fun to roll or catch small air if that is your thing.
        95 4.3 3,547 ft 43 ft 533
        This two-way trail not only adds a new trail (in some lovely terrain!) to the system , but also provides easy access to a second parking option in addition to the TH. is relatively steep in a few spots, but for the most part is a...
        95 4.0 833 ft 3 ft 444
        There are three short trails along this line. Each trail is designed to help beginners (green circle), intermediate (blue square), and expert riders (black diamond) hone their rock-drop and rock up-and-over skills. All three are...
        95 3.0 394 ft 16 ft 437
        Skills station featuring four wooden drops that vary in height (approx. 1', 2', 3', and 4').
        90 4.0 1 mile 113 ft 430
        Packed dirt single track with mellow climbs, descents, corners, and small sections of cobble. The loop is perfect for families new to mountain biking or laps in the beautiful woods. It is also the entrance to .
        90 5.0 797 ft 0 ft 429
        Series of switchbacks designed to practice banked turns.
        85 3.8 1,335 ft 0 ft 410
        is designed to practice uphill and downhill switchbacks. It ties into the on both ends.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 4 rides
        Past Week
        • 43 rides

        Salem Mountain Bike Routes

        4.7 9 miles 1,268 ft 11 Loop
        Park at the Conference Center Parking Lot (as mapped), clockwise direction recommended. Alternatively,...
        5.0 8 miles 969 ft 2 Loop
        Leg pumping goodness. Park at Howard Creek Horse Camp or at the Campground Entrance. Ride the Connector...
        11 miles 1,196 ft 9 Loop
        This route is rated aMTB1 - No Support Needed. It skips Catamount Trail (Mid) and , where adaptive riders...
        13 miles 1,559 ft 12 Loop
        This route is rated aMTB2 - Support recommended. Be sure to have a support rider the first attempt. Riders...
        2.0 8 miles 746 ft 14 Loop
        Park at TH 214 and ride up the gravel road. Enter Catamount at the top and ride it down. State Park may...
        214-Reroute Hidden
        3 miles 122 ft 0
        This trail is being researched in conjunction with Salem Area Trail alliance and Silver Falls State Park....

        Photos of Salem Mountain Bike

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        Nov 29, 2025 @ 1:36pm
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        34 |
        Sep 5, 2025 @ 11:42am
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        Aug 16, 2025 @ 8:50am
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        34 |
        May 13, 2025 @ 10:17am
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        May 13, 2025 @ 10:16am
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        Apr 19, 2025 @ 12:34pm
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        43 |
        Dec 2, 2024 @ 9:30pm
        Dec 2, 2024
        477 |
        May 24, 2020 @ 11:25am
        May 24, 2020

        Videos of Salem Mountain Bike

        Upper Catamount
        3:29 | 16 | May 11, 2026
        Payback Trail - Shellburg Falls
        trail: Payback
        2:09 | 305 | Aug 17, 2020
        Pusher rip
        trail: Pusher
        0:50 | 390 | Aug 2, 2018
        Summer shred, Good times in Oregon
        trail: Bobblehead
        3:04 | 1058 | Jul 28, 2018
        Red Rocket, PayBack, FlowCup racing
        trail: Payback
        0:47 | 355 | Dec 17, 2014
        Flow Cup Racing 2015
        trail: Payback
        0:52 | 760 | Dec 7, 2014
        course preview of PayBack
        trail: Payback
        2:18 | 1031 | May 15, 2014
        Roemer Downhill
        trail: Roemer's
        10:46 | 63 | Feb 6, 2026 , Salem

        Recent Trail Reports

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        jamieNUtUv1commenttrailactivity #97810545 and 1 more
        Jun 25, 2026 @ 7:25pm
        16 hours
        jamieNUtUv1votetrailactivity #97810523 and 1 more
        Jun 25, 2026 @ 7:24pm
        16 hours
        jamieNUtUv1riddentrailactivity #97810520 and 4 more
        Jun 25, 2026 @ 7:24pm
        16 hours
        StevenwyMZrGaddreportactivity #97743776 and 1 more
        Jun 24, 2026 @ 7:59pm
        2 days
        StevenwyMZrGaddreportactivity #97743673 and 10 more
        Jun 24, 2026 @ 7:57pm
        2 days

        Recent Comments

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        jamieNUtUv1trailRackett Ridge TrailWould not do again. I would climb another route.
        Jun 25, 2026 @ 7:29pm
        16 hours
        jamieNUtUv1trailCatamount Trail (Mid)Ten out of ten. Would do again!
        Jun 25, 2026 @ 7:25pm
        16 hours
        OtterrnkGIitrailCatamount Trail (Mid)Best description mtn bike joy! It has...
        Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:01am
        Jun 13, 2026
        gnadatrailJump RoadBrushy, tall grass hides tread issues. Trail...
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 12:02pm
        Jun 3, 2026
        CyclematttrailPerimeter TrailThis is a nice trail and the conditions were...
        Mar 30, 2026 @ 9:00am
        Mar 30, 2026

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike111130 miles22,257 ft55 miles5,387 ft
        #1,172#4522412,250512,604
        E-Bike5
        #8,942#2,7351,879600
        Horse77 miles285 ft1 mile942 ft
        #2,381#1,3181471
        Hike143140 miles22,838 ft58 miles5,387 ft
        #1,220#56162,19511,965
        Trail Running142139 miles22,795 ft58 miles5,387 ft
        #1,106#4042,195500

        Frequently Asked Questions About Salem

        What are the best places to ride in Salem?
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Salem?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Salem are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Salem?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Salem are:
        • July (247 activities)
        • August (126 activities)
        • June (108 activities)
        Check the Salem reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Salem?
        There are 27 parking locations listed in Salem. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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