Hiking & Walking Trails

Walking & Biking Trails in Town

• In Town
• Fernie offers a great walking trail system with beautiful views of the surrounding area
• Multi-purpose trails for non-motorized vehicles
• Maps of local walking trails available including the Trans Canada Trail

Hiking in Mt Fernie Provincial Park

• Fernie Area
• Gentle trails in a beautiful lush forest in summer. Great for winter walking.
• Adjacent to campground
• Multi-use trails for hiking and biking

Heiko's Trail

• Fernie Area
• Difficult hike | Approx 8-12 hrs | Elv. 4000 ft | 21km
• A full day excursion or overnight wilderness camping hike
• Waterfalls, caves, forests, big mountain passes & more

Fairy Creek Falls

• In Town
• Easy hike | Elv. 120 m | 4 km
• Ends at a beautiful waterfall
• Trailhead at Highway 3 Visitor Centre, east side of town.

Silver Spring Lakes

• Fernie Area
• Beautiful lakes, popular lake for swimming and cliff jumping
• Excellent spot for lake fishing in summer and ice fishing in winter
• Hiking trail is a short day hike to see all 3 lakes

Mount Fernie Ridge Hike

• Fernie Area
• Moderate to difficult hike | Aprox. 3 - 5 hrs round trip | Elv. 3000 ft | 4 km to peak
• Stunning views of the Three Sisters, Lizard Range and the town of Fernie
• Trailhead close to town

WildsafeBC

• Fernie Area
• Resources and information for anyone using hiking trails
• Fernie is located in prime wildlife habitat - always be wildsafe and go prepared
• An initiative to reduce human/wildlife conflict

Island Lake Lodge - Hiking Trails

• Fernie Area
• Open June 8 - October 8, 2018. Easy to advanced hikes
• Old growth forests & majestic rocky mountain views
• Only 10km from town of Fernie to Lodge

Hiking at Fernie Alpine Resort

• On Mountain
• Easy to difficult hiking trails
• Accessible from June 23 to September 3 and every weekend in September
• Chairlift accessible hiking

Castle Mountain

• Fernie Area
• Moderate to Difficult hike | 3-5 hrs round trip | Elv Gain 350m | Approx. 8km return
• Used by mountain bikers/hikers and can be accessed from town
• Stunning views of Fernie, the Elk River, Lizard Creek, and Coal Creek

Ancient Cottonwood Trail

• Fernie Area
• Home of the world's oldest Black Cottonwood trees
• Only 10-15 minute drive west of Fernie
• Easy 1 km loop (15-20 min walk). Dogs on leash welcome

Elk Lakes Provincial Park

• Fernie Area
• Backcountry wilderness park in the Rockies
• A couple hours north of Fernie
• Alpine and sub-alpine park

Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park

• Fernie Area
• Wilderness park in the heart of the Rocky Mountains
• Hikes for beginners and experienced backcountry backpackers
• Spectacular scenery. 2 hours from Fernie.

Mt Proctor / Fairy Creek Trail

• In Town
• Long & technical hike | 6-9 hrs round trip | Elv. 4400ft | 12km loop
• Close to town, 2-3 min out of town
• Through the valley between Three Sisters reaching the ridge of Mt Proctor

Hosmer Mountain (Ghostrider Mountain)

• Fernie Area
• Moderate/Difficult hike | 4-6hrs round trip | Elv. 2985ft | 3.5km to peak
• Slowly changing into rocky terrain as you reach the first view point
• This hike offers a unique view of the Valley

No. 9 Mine

• On Mountain
• Closed in 1958, see the remnants of Fernie's mining history
• A moderate hike that's a great detour (or extension) to the Coal Creek Heritage Trail
• Vehicular access to the trailhead is recommended

Lizard Lake Trail

• On Mountain
• Short & Steep climb | 3hrs return hike | 7km out & back
• Pass through a section of the old growth forest
• Finish at the cosy Lizard Lake in the Lizard Range subalpine

Three Sisters (Mt Trinity)

• Fernie Area
• Difficult hike | Aprox. 8 hrs round trip | Elv. 7500 ft | 6.5 km to peak
• Can be done in one day or a great multi day hike with marked camping sites
• Trail features 2 waterfalls, a cave, alpine meadows and spectacular views

Fernie Ridge

• Fernie Area
• Moderate Hike up to the Fernie Ridge
• Stunning panoramic view of Castle Mountain, Lizard Range, Mt. Fernie,
• Access the trailhead from Rifle Range Road

Coal Creek Heritage Trail

• Fernie Area
• Easy hike with some minor climbs
• See the the historic ruins of the Coal Creek town site
• Multi-use trails suitable for hiking or cross-country biking

Matheson Falls

• Fernie Area
• A stunning watering hole to cool of in summer
• Bring some water shoes as you'll be scrambling up-stream over rocks
• A short hike to the falls

Elk Valley Trail

• Fernie Area
• Part of the longest recreational trail in the world; the Trans Canada Trail
• 130km of trail connecting Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie & Elko
• Multi-use and non motorised