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1.3 miles
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-473 ft
Descent
00:17:27
Avg time
-438 ft
Altitude change
180 ft
Altitude min
647 ft
Altitude max
618 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-26.7%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
673 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
538 ft
Distance flat
00:17:27
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Deadfish Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Quadra Island North
    Quadra Island, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29767 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86087 in Trail Running
    • #103904 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2010

A Quadra classic. Flowey dowhill trail with lots of berms, small jumps, pump sections and fun.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 333 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Deadfish Trail Reports

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Jul 25, 2026 @ 10:24am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 25, 2026
 Fantastic trail! Running good. One tree down on a flat section just off the junction to get to morning beer.
Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 8, 2026
 Fun trail, fast and flowy with lots of little sends and rocky berms in good shape.
Feb 26, 2026 @ 12:36pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 26, 2026
 reporter Windfalls removed.
Aug 12, 2025 @ 3:40pm
Aug 12, 2025
 Tree down
Aug 1, 2025 @ 7:49am
Aug 1, 2025
 Near bottom of trail you come to a junction to ride a cut log feature or go right up a small rise. The descent is blocked by a large downed tree....
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on Jul 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.61 (12 votes)
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        Directions to deadfish trailhead (50.138390, -125.285400)
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        Jun 27, 2026 @ 3:46pm
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        youtuber One Day MTB Shred - Ferry to Ferry - Quadra Island
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        32:05 | 30 | Jul 29, 2026 , Quadra Island
        youtuber Deadfish - Quadra Island 2026
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        9:14 | 62 | Aug 9, 2026 , Quadra Island
        Quadra Island - DeadFish
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        5:26 | 549 | Jul 22, 2021 , Quadra Island
        Lower Deadfish
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        3:54 | 351 | Mar 31, 2019 , Quadra Island

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        This route hits all the fun descending trails close to the Morte lake parking. Very similar to So-Buff...
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        Dead Fish Classic Loop
        ★ 3.5 • 4 miles • 540 ft • 7 • Loop •
        A classic loop including the 7 sins climb and full classic descent.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deadfish

        ▼ Where is Deadfish located?
        Deadfish is located in Quadra Island North, Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Quadra Island North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.13839, -125.2854.
        ▼ How hard is Deadfish?
        Deadfish is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deadfish?
        Deadfish has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 473 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 180 ft to 647 ft.
        ▼ How long is Deadfish?
        Deadfish is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deadfish?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Deadfish. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Deadfish?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Deadfish are:
        • July (35 activities)
        • August (31 activities)
        • June (28 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Deadfish? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deadfish are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Deadfish?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Deadfish. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Deadfish?
        Deadfish is a very popular trail. There have been 1,429 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,450 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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