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Fernie is a mountain bike town. Locals and visitors love to ride Fernie with its diversity of trails for all levels and easy access from town.
From easy beginner trails, intermediate XC and all-mountain trails, to advanced XC and DH trails. There are 7 areas surrounding Fernie representing over 100 trails to ride, see a list of most trails below.
NOTICE: Public access to main Ridgemont Trails is expected to be closed starting October 9, 2018 through winter season. Read Details
For current trail conditions and updates join this Fernie Facebook Page
Did you know? Fernie is part of the Kootenay Dirt Epic 8!
Fernie also sells a more detailed mountain bike guidebook at local bike shops and bookstores. Note there are currently no paved trails in Fernie.
Fernie Winter Trail Map - PDF - Fat Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing
Fernie Hiking & Biking Trail Map - PDF
Trails are given a level of difficulty to help those new to the trails decide which trails are best for them. Fernie is a mountain town so the majority of trails (any rated Green to Dlb Black) involve at least some uphill, downhill and technical elements (roots, rocks, sharp turns, steeps, drops, etc. depending on the level rating). Most are cross-country trails but Fernie offers a fantastic selection of downhill trails around town and at the Fernie Alpine Resort Bike Park. Note all trails except double-blacks can be ridden in both directions. Be aware and courteous on the trails. Hikers also use the trails. Dogs are allowed on most trails except Mount Proctor and Fernie Alpine Resort Bike Park, and the Community Trails require dogs on leash. Please clean up after your dog!
TOWN: Easy, walking, biking, stroller friendly flat trails (Community Dyke/River/Trail System)
: Beginner 
: Intermediate
: Advanced: Expert
There are currently no trail use fees, however, support of the Fernie Trails Alliance, putting money in any trail donation boxes you see or joining the Fernie Mountain Bike Club is very much appreciated. Show your support with a donation for helping maintain trails.
Fernie Mountain Bike Club on Strava
These are the easiest trails and are accessible for all users (walking, strollers, etc). There are various access points in town to this trail system. View the community trail map for details.
The Ridgemont Trails on the southeast side of town are the most popular and the closest to Downtown. The most popular starting point is Cemetery Bypass Trail located at the entrance of the Cemetery.
Big Money
Distance: 4km
Bored To Tears
Distance: 308m
Brad's Trail
Distance: 400m
Broken Derailleur
Distance: 0.8km
Cemetery By-Pass
Distance: 697m
Coal Discovery Trail
Distance: 7.5km
Coal Creek Heritage Trail
Distance: 6.3km
CONTRA
Deadfall
Distance: 3.5km
Eco-Terrorist
Distance: 1.7km
Eric's Trail/ Split Decision
Distance: 1.5km
Hessian
Distance: 632mkm
Kiddie Up
Distance: 1.7km
Kids Stuff
Distance: 1.7km
Kush
Distance: 617m
Kushier
Distance: 721m
Kushiest
Distance: 835m
Ich Bin Sofa
Distance: .45km
Little Chain Ring Big Trouble
Distance: 3.1km
Loose Change
Distance: 205m
Oh Dear
Distance: 2km
Porky Blue
Distance: 12.5km
Porky Pine Rim
Distance: 3km
R-Trail
Distance: .8km
Sidewinder
Distance: 2.5km
Splitting Bears
Distance: 1km
Watering Hole
Distance: 3km
What's Up Doc
Distance: 666m
One of Fernie's newest trail areas featuring beginner to intermediate XC trails
Montane Blue
Distance: 3km
For Evyr
Distance: 1.5km
Lower Uprooted
Distance: 494m
Ruby's Way
Distance: 1.1km
For the big downhill trails off of Morrissey, which are bike shuttle trails, riders access them mainly via Coal Creek Road. See the Fernie Mountain Bike Guidebook for details or ask local bike shops.
48 Hrs
Distance: 3km
Al Matador
Distance: 3km
Blue Matador
Distance: 2.2km
Dirt Diggler
Distance: 6km
Dopamine
Distance: 3.8km
Three Kings
Distance: 2km
These trails are all located on the mountain called Castle Mountain on the south side of town. There are various access points to these trails depending on which trails you are after. Most of the cross-country trails are accessed via River Road off of Coal Creek Road. Depending on access and development, many access Roots/Uprooted through the Montane development area.
Castle Rocks
Level: Black | Distance: 1km
Hyperventilation
Distance: 2km
Hyperextension
Distance: 2.1km
Roots/New Roots
Distance: 2.4km
Roots Extension
Distance: 2.2km
South Castle
Distance: 3.2km
Southern Comfort
Distance: 4.3km
Today's Special
Uprooted
Distance: ?km
These trails are located on the mountain called Mount Fernie on the west side of town and connect with the trails between Mt Fernie Provincial Park and Fernie Alpine Resort . There are various access points to these trails but most people start at Mt Fernie Provincial Park or further up the dirt road from the Park towards Island Lake Lodge.
Black Betty
Distance: .8km
Black Forest
Distance: 3km
Ben Emmet
Distance: 2km
Brokeback Ridge
Distance: 2.4km
Dem Bones
Distance: 2.3km
Gorbie Trail
Distance: 3.2km
Happy Gilmar
Distance: 2km
Hedonism
Distance: 2.3km
Lactic Ridge
Distance: 1km
Lazy Lizard
Distance: 7km
Megahurtz
Distance: 1.1km
Mushroom Head
Distance: 1.7km
Old Goat/ New Goat
Distance: 1.1km
Phat Bastard
Distance: 2.7km
Project 9
Distance: 3km
Red Sonja
Distance: 1.5km
Sherwoody Forest
Distance: 2km
Stove Trail
Distance: 2km
Slunt (S-Bomb)
Distance: 2km
Snake Bite
Distance: 1km
Verboten
Distance: 2km
FERNIE ALPINE RESORT BIKE PARK
Open late June to Labour Day Weekend in early September the Resort Bike Park offers 37 primarily lift access trails from Green to Double Black. The base area has trails suited for cross-country biking. For details visit the Resort Bike Park page.
Bike Thief
Rumplestumpskin
Megasaurus
Canada Cup Downhill Course
Bin Logdin
Cripple Creek
TNT Upper
TNT Lower
Neverland
Will Power
Trac II
Playground
Kodiak Karnage
Gorbie Loop
Black Forest
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault Ext.
Ben's Big Rig
Honey Bee
Rubber Ducky
Monorail
Phat Larrys
Hollow Tree Trail
Holo Bike
Alt Flight Pattern
Far Out
Hornet
Top Gun
Mr. Berms
Bin Logdin
Cripple Creek
Eville
Ewok
Duff Dynasty
Silk
Manchuria
Double Creek Trail
Double Creek Ext.
MOUNT PROCTOR
These trails are on the north end of town on Mount Proctor, you can access them from either beside the Fernie Chamber & Visitor Information Centre on the Highway into town or by parking by Fairy Creek Bridge just further up the highway from the Centre. These are quick rides and Swine Flu is a great quick work-out ride. The 'cow' theme means you could see some cows around the lower sections.
Mad Cow
Distance: Option 1 - 2km | Option 2 - 2.5km
Swine Flu
One-way Distance: 3.8 km
Far Side
One-way Distance: 3.8 km
