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 TransCanada Trail

Hiking in Mount Fernie Provincial Park

• Fernie Area
• Gentle trails in a beautiful lush forest in summer. Great for winter hikes & snowshoes
• Area is just a short walk from Mt. Fernie Provincial Park campgrounds
• Trails are 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. 68m | 4 km
• Ends at a beautiful waterfall
• Trailhead at Highway 3 Visitor Centre, east side of town.

Silver Spring Lakes

• Fernie Area
• NOTICE: Active logging on road to lakes. Extreme caution. Yield to logging trucks.
• Near Elko, 30 minutes from Fernie. No facilities, overnight camping not encouraged.
• Short hike to the first lake. Popular spot for cliff jumping/swimming, kayaking and hiking.

Island Lake Lodge - Hiking Trails

• Fernie Area
• Open June to Sept/Oct each season. Easy to advanced hikes.
• Old growth forests & majestic rocky mountain views
• Only 10km from town of Fernie to Lodge

Mount Fernie Ridge Trail

• 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 city of Fernie
• Trailhead is accessible on foot or vehicle from 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

Hiking at Fernie Alpine Resort

• On Mountain
• Reopening June 2022 for summer operations.
• A variety of tours ranging from easy to difficult for all abilities.
• Chairlift accessible hiking.

Castle Mountain

• Fernie Area
• Difficult hike | 5-6 hrs round trip | Elv Gain 500m | Approx. 12km 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

Coal Creek Heritage Trail

• Fernie Area
• Recently reopened, the trail is now accessible through to the old town site
• See the the historic ruins of the Coal Creek town site
• Multi-use trails suitable for hiking or cross-country biking

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

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

Easy Beaver (Montane's Inclusive Trail)

• Fernie Area
• Easy hike | 2-3 hrs round trip | Elv Gain 118m | Approx. 7km return
• The trail gradient never exceeds 5% incline with stunning views of the Lizard Range
• This trail is multi-use for walkers, strollers, hikers and bikers. Gravel trail.

Three Sisters (Mt Trinity)

• Fernie Area
• Difficult hike via Heiko's Trail | Approx. 8 hrs round trip | Elv. 7500 ft | 6.5 km to peak
• Best accessed via Hartley Lake Road via Heiko's Trail which features a waterfall, Bisaro Cave alpine meadows
• Spectacular views from the highest visible peak from the city of Fernie

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.

Elk Lakes Provincial Park

• Fernie Area
• Backcountry wilderness park in the Rocky Mountains
• Spectacular hiking and backcountry no-trace camping
• Approximately 2-hour drive north of Fernie to Elk Lakes Provincial Park

Fernie Ridge Trail

• 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

Mount Hosmer Trail (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

Mount Proctor Trail

• In Town
• Long & technical full day hike | 6-9 hrs round trip | Elv. 4400ft | 17km loop
• Trail head begins at Fernie Visitor Information Centre
• Fantastic views of the Fernie wilderness and town

Support the Fernie Trails Alliance

• On Mountain
• The FTA is the umbrella organization representing all non-motorized trail users in Fernie, BC.
• Trails do not get built, maintained, managed by themselves.
• Your FTA Membership helps to cover year-round costs associated with them – from maintenance and trail building to winter grooming.