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200 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:02:12
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
1,290 ft
Altitude min
1,294 ft
Altitude max
1,290 ft
Altitude start
1,293 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-1.8%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance flat
00:02:12
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Deer John Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25044 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55382 in E-Biking
    • #116247 in Trail Running
    • #102206 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    CMHC

Short optional line off Upper John Deer featuring challenging rock rolls and a small gap jump/drop.

Access Info

Access from near start of John Deer, part way down Severed Dick

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 16, 2025 @ 8:43pm
Jun 16, 2025
 The drop after the rock roll should be decommissioned and removed, or rebuilt. It is so dangerous as it currently exists, someone is going to get...
Apr 5, 2025 @ 6:40am
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        Directions to deer-john trailhead (49.335900, -122.981540)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deer John

        ▼ Where is Deer John located?
        Deer John is located in Mount Seymour, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Seymour trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.3359, -122.98154.
        ▼ How hard is Deer John?
        Deer John is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deer John?
        Deer John has 1 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 393 m to 395 m.
        ▼ Is Deer John a point to point trail?
        Yes, Deer John is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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