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4.2 miles
Distance
305 ft
Climb
-1,111 ft
Descent
00:43:32
Avg time
-805 ft
Altitude change
3,744 ft
Altitude min
4,572 ft
Altitude max
4,572 ft
Altitude start
3,766 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-30.2%
Grade max
56.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
407 ft
Distance flat
00:43:32
Avg time

Five Deer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bouqet Canyon
    Palmdale, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #140898 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129897 in Trail Running
    • #122893 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Overgrown and needs work. Some spots are rideable...some, not so much.

Posting the trail because if enough people post comments with interest in bringing the trail back to life we can organize a dig day this fall after the first rains.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • Last: Dec 22, 2025
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Five Deer Trail Reports

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Jan 25, 2026 @ 10:24am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 25, 2026
 The trail is incredible and makes for a very technical ride. It’s pretty chunky and the rats are pretty deep due to recent rain storms....
Oct 2, 2022 @ 8:35am
Oct 2, 2022
 I did an out and back from the bottom yesterday and it was totally clear. I only got 2/3 up but no indication that the top would be any different....
Jul 19, 2022 @ 3:46pm
Jul 19, 2022
 Upper sections of Five Deer are starting to get hairy. Waiting for cooler Fall weather to go up their and give the brush a haircut.
Feb 9, 2022 @ 11:43am
Feb 9, 2022
 Little overgrown in spots, some bits of loose sand here and there. Soft shoulders and narrow trail but definitely very fun.
May 14, 2021 @ 3:30pm
May 14, 2021
Trail is in the best shape it’s been in in years thanks to local trail crews. It’s a beautiful trail that rides more XC than DH. It’s a real...
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on Jan 25, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      7 Reviews & Comments

      Mshredz
      What’s your with these dig days. Imma go shred this one out soon and see what the fuss is about
      Timyzh91r
      Fun trail overall and mostly not too challenging. There are some chunky sections. There are also some sort steep sketchy deep rutted sections.

      There is one steep rutted downhill that is almost unrideable. I think there is a bypass you can take. See pic. But no promises on that
      Kobeefton88 Kobeefton88
      I’m game to help get this trail going again! I’m available most days! Send me a DM

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Five Deer located?
      Five Deer is located in Bouqet Canyon, Palmdale, California, United States. It is part of the Bouqet Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.56699, -118.32447.
      ▼ How hard is Five Deer?
      Five Deer is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Five Deer?
      Five Deer has 305 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,744 ft to 4,572 ft.
      ▼ Is Five Deer a point to point trail?
      Five Deer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Five Deer?
      Five Deer is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Five Deer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Five Deer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Five Deer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Five Deer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Five Deer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 59 minutes to ride Five Deer. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Five Deer?
      Five Deer is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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