more stats
3,478 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-563 ft
Descent
00:07:16
Avg time
-551 ft
Altitude change
730 ft
Altitude min
1,281 ft
Altitude max
1,281 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-15.8%
Grade
-29.8%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
3,314 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:07:16
Avg time

John Deer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • AKA
    JD Red Truck
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (8 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3191 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1769 in E-Biking
    • #76793 in Trail Running
    • #82613 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #205 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #132 in E-Biking
    • #4,449 in Trail Running
    • #4,340 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Jump
  • Land Owner
    CMHC

Fast flowy singletrack with lots of berms and a few small jumps. Optional black features. Please stay away when the ground is saturated.

The trail is downhill only for mountain bikers. Do not ride uphill.

Access Info

Accessed half way up Good Sir Martin where it crosses John Deer or also "Blue" access from Power Line Access/ via Upper Severed, Dickie, Severed D, Upper John Deer

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 31 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 791 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 9,162 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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John Deer Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2026 @ 1:44pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 1, 2026
 Recent rain has repacked the dirt, it's in perfect conditions
Sep 20, 2026 @ 6:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 20, 2026
 reporter
The bridge jump modifications are now complete. It’s now much more pleasant to air, and is much smoother to roll. Now comes with added option to...
Sep 18, 2026 @ 2:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 18, 2026
 Watch out for the trail work
Sep 17, 2026 @ 9:29am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 17, 2026
 reporter
we're still working on the bridge jump (just before the climb) to get it right. One more round of changes to come. Ride with caution
Aug 26, 2026 @ 12:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 26, 2026
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Status:
on Oct 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.6 (132 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Trail Events

      (1) past events on this trail

      Trail Products

      4.6 ★★★★★
      131 Ratings
      5 ★ 77%
      4 ★ 13%
      3 ★ 5%
      2 ★ 3%
      1 ★ 2%

      10 Reviews & Comments

      Jabb911
      All the trail work this year is incredible. Berms are mint.
      Cantclimb69
      Tree down about 1 min down from the lower entrance
      clandrock clandrock
      Great trail! On first ride, this one definitely comes across more as a soft black than a blue imo - comparable to Floppy, Crinkum or Expresso on Fromme. The trail is a big rough in spots and in need of some love which might up the difficulty level a bit for some riders.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is John Deer located?
      John Deer is located in Mount Seymour, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Seymour trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.33543, -122.9804.
      ▼ How hard is John Deer?
      John Deer is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for John Deer?
      John Deer has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 563 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 730 ft to 1,281 ft.
      ▼ How long is John Deer?
      John Deer is 3,478 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on John Deer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on John Deer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access John Deer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to John Deer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride John Deer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride John Deer. The trail is 3,478 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is John Deer?
      John Deer is a very popular trail. There have been 53,960 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 53,574 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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