Trail life – wheel adventures
Warm sunshine on your back, flowy forested
singletrack in front. This is mountain biking in
Fernie; as much a way of life as a sport or hobby.
Locals and visitors stop to chat at trail crossings
– sharing stories of epic rides, best trails and.
favourite patios for appetizers and beer.
Spanning the valley is a network of over
100 trails from gentle valley rides to fun and .
challenging cross-country routes and thrill-
ing downhill descents. Whether you prefer to
spend an hour or explore all day, you’ll find all
the right trails to suit your ability. For profes-
sional instruction and guiding look up Fernie.
Bike Guides. Rentals, mechanics, expertise
and gear can all be found at The Guide’s Hut,
Straight Line or Gearhub.
The Bike Park at Fernie Alpine Resort is your
destination for lift-access all-mountain and
downhill trails. Find your favourite trails and
loop them again and again. Fernie Alpine Resort
also provides rentals, support and bike clinics for
all ages.
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Locals’ recommended routes:
• The Easier Stuff: Community Trails
along the Elk River, Coal Creek .
Heritage Trail, Montane Trails or .
Lazy Lizard, Elk Valley Trail
• FBC’s Trails to Ales: Ride the all-mtn
threesome within 24 hours: Project 9,
Hyper Vent/Ext & Swine
• Quick Power Trip: Swine or Project 9
• XC All-Mtn Favourite: Cemetery
Bypass ¦ Kiddy Up ¦ Queen V ¦
EcoTerrorist/Boardwalks ¦ Deadfall ¦
RTrail ¦ Kids Stuff ¦ Erics Trail ¦
Broken Hip/Space Unicorn
• Big Black Combo: Dem Bones ¦
Mushroom Head ¦ Lactic Ridge ¦
S-Bomb ¦ Brokeback
• Scenic Sightlines: Old Roots
• DH Classic: Dirt Diggler
9 bike events not to miss!
1. Fernie Lucky 7’s | June
2. Little Critter Criteriums | June- Sept.
3. Highline 100 Road Ride | August
4. Porky Blue Ride | August
5. Tears & Gears Duathlon | September
6. WAM BAM Dirt Jump Jam | September
7. Project 9 | September
8. Dirt Diggler DH | September
9. Highroller Poker Ride | September
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