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Summary: From the main gate head north towards the trees, cross the road and up Socialist Valley Rd (probably not marked) to second gate. Follow fire road (don't go left on to Rickreall Rd, probably not marked) until you come to the Basic Training park. Take a few moments to practise on whatever obstical you want (if you are into that & have the right bike), at least try the practise see-saw. Follow the fire road to the top of Mt. Brown (last 300 feet is single track), total climb is about 1,250 ft. Once on top, follow the single track to your left, at the "Y" go left for the easier trail, right is a black trail. Now enjoy 2.5 miles of downhill single track. On this trail, all jumps and obsticals have a ride around so you can try them or not. All jumps have manufactured landings. You'll cross the fire road at least twice, so look out for riders at thos points. The trails are marked in places (like a ski resort). Last 300 ft might be muddy, you end at 2nd gate. Trailhead: The Blackrock Mountain Bike Park is located west of Falls City, Oregon on off of Blackrock Road, on Socialist Valley Road. This is a moutain bike only park, no hiking or horses allowed. You climb the fire road up and take well maintained single track down. From heading north on Hwy 99 W from Corvallis go 7 miles take left on Suver Road to Arlie at blinking yellow light. Follow about 10 miles staying on main road which becomes Arlie Road and Old Kings Valley Road. At junction of Hwy 223 (Kings Valley) turn right, go about 5 miles to Falls City juction and take a left. In Falls City stay straight on Blackrock road and follow signs to the park on single lane gravel road (about 3 miles). Turn right at Socialist Valley Road. Don't go past the gate. There is a Kiosk and porta-potty at the gate. This is the trailhead. (Lat:44.9738 Lon:-123.4943) Trail Guides for Mt. Brown Bonzai Trail Loop: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Bikes, Ranger Contact: Siuslaw Nation Forest & Blackrock Mountain Bike Club Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Craig Cole, who has posted 69 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Zane on 3/31/2007 Amazing fun trial, great flow and very fast if you want it that way. Big berms to help keep your speed up around corners and good learner jumps (all the man made trail features do have alternate routes that can be taken to aviod them). This is one of my favorite trails at BlackRock mountain bike area (Mt. Brown). For a map of this trail and all the others on Mt. Brown go to www.brmba.org and click on "Local Trails" then click on "Black Rock Trail Map" Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Polk County Hiking, Polk County Trails, Polk County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||