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2,956 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
72 ft
Altitude change
1,398 ft
Altitude min
1,470 ft
Altitude max
1,399 ft
Altitude start
1,470 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
20.7%
Grade min
1,227 ft
Distance climb
479 ft
Distance down
1,204 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Dead Deer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    RAMBA Trails
    Ishpeming, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80885 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20306 in Trail Running
    • #130869 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Dead Deer is a 2,956 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ishpeming Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 104 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 138 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 510 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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on Sep 16, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Dead Deer located?
        Dead Deer is located in RAMBA Trails, Ishpeming, Michigan, United States. It is part of the RAMBA Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.50329, -87.63945.
        ▼ How hard is Dead Deer?
        Dead Deer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dead Deer?
        Dead Deer has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,398 ft to 1,470 ft.
        ▼ Is Dead Deer a point to point trail?
        Dead Deer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dead Deer?
        Dead Deer is 2,956 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dead Deer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dead Deer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Dead Deer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dead Deer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dead Deer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Dead Deer. The trail is 2,956 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dead Deer?
        Dead Deer is a very popular trail. There have been 2,215 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,709 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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