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1.9 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:17:08
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
00:17:08
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SHELLEY Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown County State Park
    Nashville, Indiana
  • Ref Number
    (O)
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65885 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55355 in E-Biking
    • #131464 in Trail Running
    • #50289 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).

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  • 17 miles average
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  • 19 miles avg distance
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        Directions to shelley trailhead (39.175600, -86.245100)

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        2:42 | 241 | Jul 21, 2021 , Nashville

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        Frequently Asked Questions About SHELLEY

        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 69 m of elevation gain. The trail has 28 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 199 m to 250 m.
        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.

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