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1,302 ft
Distance
-416 ft
Descent
00:07:28
Avg time
-416 ft
Altitude change
1,780 ft
Altitude min
2,196 ft
Altitude max
2,196 ft
Altitude start
1,778 ft
Altitude end
-32%
Grade
-59.5%
Grade max
-6%
Grade min
1,302 ft
Distance down
00:07:28
Avg time

R.E.F.R. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Vedder Mountain
    Chilliwack, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Reefer
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Secondary Access Road/Trail (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #49271 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24330 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
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    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    RSTBC

STEEP Used in many Enduro races, this is one of the steepest trails on the mountain.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 1, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:19pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 21, 2026
 steeper sections already getting rather duster
May 23, 2025 @ 5:13pm
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Nov 23, 2024 @ 10:01am
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Apr 1, 2024 @ 3:26am
Apr 1, 2024
 It’s been a couple of years since I’ve ridden R.E.F.R. They’ve done some nice upgrades to the upper half. The lower steeps are jankier now!...
Dec 13, 2023 @ 1:29pm
Dec 13, 2023
 reporter Slick with a bit of snow, just the way I like my double blacks
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on Apr 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to refr trailhead (49.071100, -122.009930)

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        Dec 6, 2019 @ 2:46pm
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        youtuber Things got STEEP and SKETCHY
        9:50 | 388 | Dec 17, 2023 , Chilliwack
        youtuber The STEEPEST Trail I've ever ridden //...
        10:53 | 1484 | Mar 9, 2019 , Chilliwack
        youtuber When You Accidentally Ride a Sketchy Skinny...
        10:50 | 695 | Apr 1, 2021 , Chilliwack
        youtuber R.E.F.R. | Vedder Mountain, Cultus Lake, BC | MTB
        2:22 | 1763 | Aug 12, 2018 , Chilliwack

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        Frequently Asked Questions About R.E.F.R.

        ▼ Where is R.E.F.R. located?
        R.E.F.R. is located in Vedder Mountain, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Vedder Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.0711, -122.00993.
        ▼ How hard is R.E.F.R.?
        R.E.F.R. is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 32%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for R.E.F.R.?
        The trail has 416 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,780 ft to 2,196 ft.
        ▼ Is R.E.F.R. a point to point trail?
        Yes, R.E.F.R. is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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