The best MTB trails in Salem city

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Mountain biking in Salem city is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Virginia. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain bike routes to bring you the best. Just click on any of the routes below to browse real tips and photos shared by other members of Komoot’s mountain biking community, to see what they liked most about these Tours—and to find the perfect mountain bike route for your next ride.

Calvin Creek Lakeside Trail loop — Brushy Mountain	Intermediate 02:34 25.3km
The Gauntlet loop — Brushy Mountain	Intermediate 01:34 13.9km
Brushy Mountain loop — Carvin's Cove Natural Reserve	Intermediate 01:48 17.1km
Mountainbike loop from Buckland Forest	Expert 01:56 21.8km
Mill Mountain loop from Colonial Heights	Intermediate 01:15 13.9km
Mill Mountain loop from Bellview Terrace	Intermediate 01:05 12.2km
The Gauntlet Trail loop from Buckland Forest	Expert 04:02 39.9km
Mill Mountain loop from Ghent	Intermediate 01:42 21.7km
The Gauntlet Trail – View of Calvin Creek loop from Buckland Forest	Expert 02:25 22.4km

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Calvin Creek Lakeside Trail loop — Brushy Mountain
02:34
25.3km
9.9km/h
540m
540m
Intermediate
18
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Gauntlet loop — Brushy Mountain
01:34
13.9km
8.8km/h
500m
500m
Intermediate
13
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Brushy Mountain loop — Carvin's Cove Natural Reserve
01:48
17.1km
9.5km/h
430m
430m
Intermediate
3
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mountainbike loop from Buckland Forest
01:56
21.8km
11.3km/h
310m
310m
Expert
37
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Mill Mountain loop from Colonial Heights
01:15
13.9km
11.1km/h
320m
320m
Intermediate
14
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Mill Mountain loop from Bellview Terrace
01:05
12.2km
11.2km/h
280m
280m
Intermediate
14
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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The Gauntlet Trail loop from Buckland Forest
04:02
39.9km
9.9km/h
880m
880m
Expert
5.0
(1)
14
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Mill Mountain loop from Ghent
01:42
21.7km
12.8km/h
370m
370m
Intermediate
13
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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The Gauntlet Trail – View of Calvin Creek loop from Buckland Forest
02:25
22.4km
9.3km/h
600m
590m
Expert
5.0
(1)
8
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.