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3,622 ft
Distance
211 ft
Climb
-187 ft
Descent
00:14:09
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
1,460 ft
Altitude min
1,574 ft
Altitude max
1,460 ft
Altitude start
1,483 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-44%
Grade max
29.1%
Grade min
1,742 ft
Distance climb
1,522 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:14:09
Avg time

Deer Shit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    RAMBA Trails
    Ishpeming, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #10359 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75702 in Trail Running
    • #77999 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Deer Shit is a 3,622 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Ishpeming Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 31 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 198 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Oct 14, 2025 @ 12:54pm (America/Detroit)
Oct 14, 2025
 10' in diameter. Thanks for your work.
Feb 23, 2023 @ 5:41pm
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        Directions to deer-shit trailhead (46.496410, -87.652580)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Shit

        ▼ Where is Deer Shit located?
        Deer Shit is located in RAMBA Trails, Ishpeming, Michigan, United States. It is part of the RAMBA Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.49641, -87.65258.
        ▼ How hard is Deer Shit?
        Deer Shit is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deer Shit?
        Deer Shit has 211 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 187 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,460 ft to 1,574 ft.
        ▼ Is Deer Shit a point to point trail?
        Deer Shit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Deer Shit?
        Deer Shit is 3,622 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deer Shit?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Deer Shit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Deer Shit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deer Shit are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Deer Shit?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Deer Shit. The trail is 3,622 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Deer Shit?
        Deer Shit is a very popular trail. There have been 1,211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,234 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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