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1,020 ft
Distance
-486 ft
Descent
00:11:35
Avg time
-486 ft
Altitude change
5,836 ft
Altitude min
6,322 ft
Altitude max
6,322 ft
Altitude start
5,837 ft
Altitude end
-47.6%
Grade
-81.2%
Grade max
-11%
Grade min
1,020 ft
Distance down
00:11:35
Avg time
Dead Dog Details
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Riding AreaMount 7
Golden, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyProline (6 votes)
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 20 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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eBike Allowed
This trail is not for the faint of heart, or inexperienced rider. It begins with a shale entrance that should be taken slowly as it is very easy to pickup unwanted speed. It is a loose section that can make for some great controlled brake-carves. There is a good meeting point at the end of the shale to wait for any friends that are joining. Although the rest of the trail ahead is not shale, it does get steeper (yes, steeper) once you enter the trees. It’s recommended that you give each rider a fair lead before following, as it is very difficult to restart the descent once you have come to a complete stop on the slope. Also loose rocks are often dislodged while descending, and sent towards any rider below you.
The trail is not regularly maintained, and due to its aggressive pitch there is often deep ruts from erosion, exposed roots, and rock. There are a few catch berms to slow you down during the run, but expect to be using your brakes for the duration of the ride.
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- 2 rides
- 57 miles average
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- 8 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 66 rides
- Last: Jun 24, 2026
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(51.275480, -116.885330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Dog
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Where is Dead Dog located?
Dead Dog is located in Mount 7, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount 7 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.27548, -116.88533.
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How hard is Dead Dog?
Dead Dog is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 47.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Dead Dog?
The trail has 486 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,836 ft to 6,322 ft.
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Is Dead Dog a point to point trail?
Yes, Dead Dog is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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