Dead Blow

Total Miles 0.8
Technical Rating
9 Extreme
Best Time Winter, Fall, Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Deadblow starts at the bottom of the canyon and you will see the sign as you enter. The rocks at the bottom are big and the fun starts right away getting some serious flex out of almost any rig. As you climb further up the obstacles start getting harder. The trail gets steeper and the rocks get bigger. This trail is one of the harder ones in Johnson Valley.

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Difficulty

The loose rock combine with steep grades and large rocks make this trail one of the harder trails at Johnson Valley.

Technical Rating

9

Status Reports

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Horton Horton
Feb 03, 2026
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Some large rocks have fallen making this trail a Level 10.
arjay Flores
Nov 24, 2025
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Dead Blow Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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