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1.1 miles
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-603 ft
Descent
4,027 ft
High Point
-550 ft
Altitude change
3,470 ft
Altitude min
4,027 ft
Altitude start
3,478 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-40.1%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
840 ft
Distance climb
4,938 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat

Deadfall Winter Only Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Pollyco

A winter version of Deadfall, that follows a very different line to the summer version. Pure fat biking heaven - perfect downhill grade, lots of rollers, super fun.

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Rollers
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Deadfall Winter Only Trail Reports

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Feb 28, 2021 @ 2:38pm
Feb 28, 2021
 Good fun, but drifted over in places
Feb 27, 2021 @ 9:03am
Feb 27, 2021
 True winter singletrack, sporty but good.
Feb 25, 2021 @ 4:11pm
Feb 25, 2021
 Fluff on top of great winter conditions once you actually start the true descent off the logging road. Above that however the trail was largely...
Feb 15, 2021 @ 12:13pm
Feb 15, 2021
 Well groomed, a bit of a rut in spots, but riding really well.
Jan 10, 2021 @ 5:16pm
Jan 10, 2021
 reporter Challenging rut on the steeper stuff, but overall great
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on Feb 28, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deadfall Winter Only located?
      Deadfall Winter Only is located in Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51924, -115.02977.
      ▼ How hard is Deadfall Winter Only?
      Deadfall Winter Only is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deadfall Winter Only?
      Deadfall Winter Only has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 603 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,470 ft to 4,027 ft.
      ▼ Is Deadfall Winter Only a point to point trail?
      Yes, Deadfall Winter Only is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Deadfall Winter Only?
      Deadfall Winter Only is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deadfall Winter Only?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Deadfall Winter Only. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Deadfall Winter Only? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deadfall Winter Only are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Deadfall Winter Only?
      Deadfall Winter Only is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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