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2,139 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:16:07
Avg time
-193 ft
Altitude change
3,482 ft
Altitude min
3,684 ft
Altitude max
3,675 ft
Altitude start
3,481 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-33%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
210 ft
Distance climb
1,719 ft
Distance down
213 ft
Distance flat
00:16:07
Avg time

Dopamine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Morrissey Ridge
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119670 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136916 in E-Biking
    • #298155 in Trail Running
    • #290415 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,188 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #6,662 in E-Biking
    • #12,560 in Trail Running
    • #12,252 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face

Very serious stunts on this trail: rock drops, cliff drops, monster gap jumps and more. You need to be on your game on this trail. If this is not your thing; you're not armoured up, or you don't have a DH bike; you'll likely be coming out on a spineboard.

Access Info

Either hit it from coming down Al Matador, or ride (or drive) up the Shuttle Road until you get to the gravel pit. Dopamine entrance is on the right of the pit, as you face the mountain above you.

Tags
DropsJumpsRock slabsShuttle access

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dopamine Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2026 @ 6:37pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 8, 2026
entrance has gone, no recent traffic
Jul 25, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 25, 2026
Oct 25, 2025 @ 9:30am (America/Edmonton)
Oct 25, 2025
Morrissey shuttle trails and roads are open again
Sep 4, 2025 @ 10:19am
Sep 4, 2025
Morrissey Shuttle trails and roads are closed until further notice due to logging operations. This includes all trails accessed via Matheson...
Jun 28, 2025 @ 10:11am
Jun 28, 2025
 Most big Features unridable, i would rate it as a black Trail now, Not frequentes used and Kind of Remote feeling
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Status:
on Sep 8, 2026
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dopamine trailhead (49.445290, -115.039090)
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      Oct 25, 2015 @ 7:40pm
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      Sep 5, 2026 @ 6:42pm
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      Jul 11, 2021 @ 9:01pm
      Jul 11, 2021
      Jumps 72River or creek 31Rock slabs 19Views 10Berms 6Rock gardens 4Wooden features 3Drops 2

      Videos

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      Dopamine Fix
      mtb
      2:02 | 980 | Jul 27, 2015 , Fernie
      Tanner rides Dopamine
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      2:14 | 606 | Jul 17, 2013 , Fernie
      Jump, jump...jump
      mtb
      0:50 | 926 | Oct 23, 2014 , Fernie
      Dopamine 2012 - Al Leger
      mtb
      2:39 | 12845 | Sep 15, 2012 , Fernie
      4.5 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
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      3 ★ 25%
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      1 Review & Comments

      tkroz tkroz
      Curious about the jump construction happening low down? Hoping those will become a permanent fixture that we all can use, not just someone looking for clips.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dopamine located?
      Dopamine is located in Morrissey Ridge, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Morrissey Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.44529, -115.03909.
      ▼ How hard is Dopamine?
      Dopamine is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dopamine?
      Dopamine has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,482 ft to 3,684 ft.
      ▼ How long is Dopamine?
      Dopamine is 2,139 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dopamine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dopamine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dopamine?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dopamine are:
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Dopamine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dopamine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dopamine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Dopamine. The trail is 2,139 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dopamine?
      Dopamine is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 110 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 117 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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