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397 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:01:33
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
1,284 ft
Altitude min
1,295 ft
Altitude max
1,289 ft
Altitude start
1,283 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:01:33
Avg time

Upper John Deer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • AKA
    John Deere, Gone Fishing, Red Truck, JD
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1574 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4931 in E-Biking
    • #82257 in Trail Running
    • #62332 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    CMHC

A short flowy singletrack dropping down from Severed to Good Sir Martin

The trail is downhill only for mountain bikers. Do not ride uphill.

Access Info

Accessed from the top of main downhill section of Severed.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 29 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 417 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 6,506 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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        Directions to upper-john-deer trailhead (49.336010, -122.981680)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper John Deer

        ▼ Where is Upper John Deer located?
        Upper 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 49.33601, -122.98168.
        ▼ How hard is Upper John Deer?
        Upper John Deer is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper John Deer?
        Upper John Deer has 2 m of elevation gain. The trail has 3 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 391 m to 395 m.
        ▼ Is Upper John Deer a point to point trail?
        Upper John Deer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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