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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[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • 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.

Trail Supporters
  • past supporters

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 214 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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R.E.F.R. Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 4:29pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 6, 2026
 Main chute has quite a bit of loose rock sitting in it, otherwise trail is dusty but in good shape
Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:19pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 21, 2026
 steeper sections already getting rather duster
May 23, 2025 @ 5:13pm
May 23, 2025
Nov 23, 2024 @ 10:01am
Nov 23, 2024
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!...
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on Sep 6, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.19 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to refr trailhead (49.071100, -122.009930)
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      Videos

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      youtuber Things got STEEP and SKETCHY
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      9:50 | 432 | Dec 17, 2023 , Chilliwack
      youtuber The STEEPEST Trail I've ever ridden //...
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      10:53 | 1526 | Mar 9, 2019 , Chilliwack
      youtuber When You Accidentally Ride a Sketchy Skinny...
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      10:50 | 721 | Apr 1, 2021 , Chilliwack
      youtuber R.E.F.R. | Vedder Mountain, Cultus Lake, BC | MTB
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      2:22 | 1801 | Aug 12, 2018 , Chilliwack

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Trail Products

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      the-dh-junkie the-dh-junkie
      how hard is this compared to black forest ham
      jasonwd jasonwd
      Vancan rode it in this vid... ://youtu.be/fcILlVYq3R8

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is R.E.F.R.?
      R.E.F.R. is 1,302 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on R.E.F.R.?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on R.E.F.R.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access R.E.F.R.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to R.E.F.R. are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride R.E.F.R.?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride R.E.F.R.. The trail is 1,302 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is R.E.F.R.?
      R.E.F.R. is a very popular trail. There have been 1,718 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,680 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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