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1,155 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-160 ft
Descent
00:02:05
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
722 ft
Altitude min
880 ft
Altitude max
880 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
-13.6%
Grade
-34.7%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
1,073 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:02:05
Avg time

Dead Crows Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9489 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42482 in E-Biking
    • #77674 in Trail Running
    • #94319 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

Expert flow trail with some steep swoops, berms, rollable jumps, and gap jumps with ride arounds for the more advanced riders.

Access Info

Recommended access is to ride down Giddy Up and Dead Horses. Take a right on to Dead Crows when Dead Horses starts going uphill and keep the flow going

Disclaimer

Not all jumps are rollable. Pre-ride, Re-ride.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 342 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 849 rides
  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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Apr 12, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 12, 2026
 Ran fine, a deep rut at the top steep entry, oh well
Nov 19, 2025 @ 10:26am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 19, 2025
 reporter Open across the new road but logging trucks should be an issue at some point soon!
Oct 4, 2025 @ 4:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 4, 2025
 reporter Logging In progress.
Aug 15, 2025 @ 1:34pm
Aug 15, 2025
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Jul 6, 2025 @ 9:19am
Jul 6, 2025
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on Apr 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (9 votes)
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        Directions to dead-crows trailhead (49.238810, -124.373880)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Crows

        ▼ Where is Dead Crows located?
        Dead Crows is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.23881, -124.37388.
        ▼ How hard is Dead Crows?
        Dead Crows is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dead Crows?
        Dead Crows has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 722 ft to 880 ft.
        ▼ Is Dead Crows a point to point trail?
        Yes, Dead Crows is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dead Crows?
        Dead Crows is 1,155 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dead Crows?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dead Crows. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dead Crows?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dead Crows are:
        • August (25 activities)
        • July (16 activities)
        • October (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Dead Crows? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dead Crows are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dead Crows?
        The estimated time to ride Dead Crows is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,155 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Dead Crows?
        Dead Crows is a very popular trail. There have been 1,902 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,937 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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