more stats
4,140 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-444 ft
Descent
00:06:01
Avg time
-406 ft
Altitude change
3,480 ft
Altitude min
3,886 ft
Altitude max
3,886 ft
Altitude start
3,481 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-71%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
837 ft
Distance climb
2,982 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:06:01
Avg time

Oh Dear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #63447 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38950 in E-Biking
    • #135490 in Trail Running
    • #138081 in Hiking
    • #16439 in Snowshoeing
    • #24664 in Nordic Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,111 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,694 in E-Biking
    • #7,825 in Trail Running
    • #7,871 in Hiking
    • #1,014 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,235 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Snowshoeing
    • Downhill Only for Nordic Skiing
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Pollyco

This trail gets better and better. It's a classic Downhill with steeps and roots, but with plenty of sections where you can just let it go.

Access Info

Look for the sign half way down Deadfall.

Tags
Rooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 116 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 659 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Oh Dear Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.05 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to oh-dear trailhead (49.521360, -115.027870)

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      Oh Dear - Fernie, BC | Mountain Biking
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Oh Dear located?
      Oh Dear is located in Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52136, -115.02787.
      ▼ How hard is Oh Dear?
      Oh Dear is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Oh Dear?
      Oh Dear has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 444 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,480 ft to 3,886 ft.
      ▼ Is Oh Dear a point to point trail?
      Yes, Oh Dear is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Oh Dear?
      Oh Dear is 4,140 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Oh Dear?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Oh Dear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Oh Dear?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Oh Dear are:
      • June (56 activities)
      • July (55 activities)
      • August (51 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Oh Dear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Oh Dear are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Oh Dear?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Oh Dear. The trail is 4,140 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Oh Dear?
      Oh Dear is a very popular trail. There have been 3,112 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,008 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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