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3,478 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-563 ft
Descent
00:07:20
Avg time
-551 ft
Altitude change
730 ft
Altitude min
1,281 ft
Altitude max
1,281 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-15.8%
Grade
-29.8%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
3,314 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:07:20
Avg time
John Deer Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Seymour
North Vancouver, British Columbia -
AKAJD Red Truck
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Voted DifficultyBlue (7 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailA-Frame, Bridge, Jump
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Land OwnerCMHC
Fast flowy singletrack with lots of berms and a few small jumps. Optional black features. Please stay away when the ground is saturated.
The trail is downhill only for mountain bikers. Do not ride uphill.
Access Info
Accessed half way up Good Sir Martin where it crosses John Deer or also "Blue" access from Power Line Access/ via Upper Severed, Dickie, Severed D, Upper John Deer
Trail Supporters
Martin Newman
since 2016Maintainer
Penny Deck
since 2016Maintainer- past supporters
Knolly Bikes
2019 - 2025Sponsor
BC Bike Race
2018Sponsor- [email protected]
2010 - 2012Builder
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 35 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 617 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 8,703 rides
- Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Directions to john-deer trailhead
(49.335430, -122.980400)
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Deer
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Where is John Deer located?
John Deer 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 49.33543, -122.9804.
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How hard is John Deer?
John Deer is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for John Deer?
John Deer has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 563 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 730 ft to 1,281 ft.
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How long is John Deer?
John Deer is 3,478 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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