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4,140 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-444 ft
Descent
00:05:54
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
00:05:54
Avg time

Oh Dear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Ridgemont
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #59123 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62924 in E-Biking
    • #98661 in Trail Running
    • #102410 in Hiking
    • #1789 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 91 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 627 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Oh Dear Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 10, 2026 @ 7:45am (America/Creston)
Jul 10, 2026
 reporter A little overgrown but riding pretty well
Jul 1, 2026 @ 9:35am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 1, 2026
A little tacky in spots but still perfect for riding.
Jun 27, 2026 @ 11:40am (America/Creston)
Jun 27, 2026
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Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Creston)
Jun 13, 2026
 reporter I love this trail.
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Avg: 4.05 (11 votes)
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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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        Routes with this trail

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        Oh Dear Lap
        ★ 3.5 • 5 miles • 865 ft • 9 • Point to Point •
        This is our standard ridgemont ride. The decent is a real decent and this would not be suitable for...
        164
        Low Roller AM
        ★ 4.0 • 13 miles • 2,088 ft • 56 •
        This is the route for the first half of the Low Roller event in Fernie
        164
        Low Roller AM
        11 miles • 1,871 ft • 50 •
        The first half of the Route for the the Low Roller event
        4.1 ★★★★★
        11 Ratings
        5 ★ 36%
        4 ★ 36%
        3 ★ 27%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Oh Dear

        ▼ Where is Oh Dear located?
        Oh Dear is located in Ridgemont, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont 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.
        ▼ 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 (72 activities)
        • July (65 activities)
        • May (60 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 2,998 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,894 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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