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2,966 ft
Distance
-410 ft
Descent
00:04:05
Avg time
-410 ft
Altitude change
2,794 ft
Altitude min
3,204 ft
Altitude max
3,204 ft
Altitude start
2,795 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-58.1%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
2,940 ft
Distance down
00:04:05
Avg time

Deer Hunter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Iron Mountain
    Merritt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92868 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67545 in E-Biking
    • #310980 in Trail Running
    • #269667 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

A fun short trail with berms, rock roll and some nice flow. Great for beginners or if your looking for a nice easy ride

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 39 rides
  • Last: Jul 8, 2026
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May 2, 2022 @ 12:39pm
May 2, 2022
 Running very well for early season
May 16, 2021 @ 4:25pm
May 16, 2021
 Mostly very dry with one rim deep mud pit
Aug 23, 2020 @ 12:52pm
Aug 23, 2020
 reporter Forest fire is out trails are open again
Aug 22, 2020 @ 1:34pm
Aug 22, 2020
 reporter Active wildfire in area
Jul 9, 2019 @ 4:50pm
Jul 9, 2019
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Dry
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Hunter

        ▼ Where is Deer Hunter located?
        Deer Hunter is located in Iron Mountain, Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Iron Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.07968, -120.734.
        ▼ How hard is Deer Hunter?
        Deer Hunter is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deer Hunter?
        The trail has 410 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,794 ft to 3,204 ft.
        ▼ Is Deer Hunter a point to point trail?
        Yes, Deer Hunter is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Deer Hunter?
        Deer Hunter is 2,966 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deer Hunter?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Deer Hunter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Deer Hunter?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Deer Hunter are:
        • May (7 activities)
        • September (6 activities)
        • October (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Deer Hunter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deer Hunter are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Deer Hunter?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Deer Hunter. The trail is 2,966 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Deer Hunter?
        Deer Hunter is a moderately popular trail. There have been 191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 189 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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