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4,091 ft
Distance
125 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:08:13
Avg time
44 ft
Altitude change
3,991 ft
Altitude min
4,114 ft
Altitude max
3,991 ft
Altitude start
4,035 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
1,949 ft
Distance climb
1,745 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:08:13
Avg time

Deadfall Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Ridgemont
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 80 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #44870 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25460 in E-Biking
    • #49707 in Trail Running
    • #97605 in Hiking
    • #1492 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

You can ride it from either end, but starting from the South end, the trail is up for a short while before flattening out in an open section and allows some pretty fast riding. A short section in woods, a bridge and then you head up towards the junction of R Trail, Broken Derailleur and Deadfall, known as the "Four Corners"

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 23 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 457 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,736 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Deadfall Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 23, 2026
 Got a brush cut 🤩
Jun 30, 2026 @ 9:15am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 26, 2026 @ 5:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 25, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 25, 2026
 reporter This trail is scheduled to be used as part of the Singletrack 3 race course on Friday June 26. There are over 500 racers in the race so the area...
May 15, 2026 @ 11:36am (America/Edmonton)
May 15, 2026
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Status:
on Jul 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.44 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to deadfall trailhead (49.509790, -115.035620)
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      Jan 14, 2024 @ 6:27pm
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      Sep 9, 2021 @ 6:31am
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      Deadfall
      mtb
      4:14 | 386 | Jun 3, 2011 , Fernie
      The Jumping Dead
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      0:24 | 514 | Jun 11, 2011 , Fernie

      Routes with this trail

      68
      Oh Dear Lap
      ★ 3.5 • 5 miles • 865 ft • 9 • Point to Point •
      This is our standard ridgemont ride. The decent is a real decent and this would not be suitable for...
      67
      Broken Derailleur/Sidewinder Loop
      ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 763 ft • 29 •
      Great intermediate route, or an early season warm-up. Try Face Shots for something more challenging
      71
      Straight Line Moderate Ride 1 Ridgemont
      5 miles • 752 ft • 16 • Loop •
      This loop takes you through the Ridgemont trail network, right in town. Follow the loop right from town....
      3.2 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 58%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 8%
      1 ★ 17%

      1 Review & Comments

      brimcc
      Rode with Lee Wahl in the Rain 25Sept2020

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deadfall located?
      Deadfall is located in Ridgemont, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50979, -115.03562.
      ▼ How hard is Deadfall?
      Deadfall is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deadfall?
      Deadfall has 125 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,991 ft to 4,114 ft.
      ▼ Is Deadfall a point to point trail?
      Deadfall is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deadfall?
      Deadfall is 4,091 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deadfall?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Deadfall. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Deadfall? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deadfall are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Deadfall?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Deadfall. The trail is 4,091 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deadfall?
      Deadfall is a very popular trail. There have been 13,513 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,904 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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