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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
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 60 in Snowshoeing
  • 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

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  • 23 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 363 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,625 rides
  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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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)
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Jun 26, 2026 @ 5:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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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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on Jul 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.44 (12 votes)
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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  • Ideal
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        Directions to deadfall trailhead (49.509790, -115.035620)

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        Deadfall
        4:14 | 384 | Jun 3, 2011 , Fernie
        The Jumping Dead
        0:24 | 513 | Jun 11, 2011 , Fernie

        Routes with this trail

        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...
        5.0 4 miles 763 ft 29
        Great intermediate route, or an early season warm-up. Try Face Shots for something more challenging
        5 miles 752 ft 16 Loop
        This loop takes you through the Ridgemont trail network, right in town. Follow the loop right from town....

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deadfall

        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.
        When is the best time of year to ride Deadfall?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Deadfall are:
        • July (310 activities)
        • June (259 activities)
        • August (197 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        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 13,189 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,557 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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