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SaveWardner trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking.
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- E-Bike
11 trails
- Gravel Bike
11 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
6 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 4
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Apr 11, 2025Local Trail Association
Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails E-Bike
- 11
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent
- 998 ft
- Total Vertical
- 594 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,073 ft
- Reports
- 29
- Photos
- 30
- Completed Counter
- 1,768
Popular Wardner Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 4,887 ft • 23 ft • 283 •
Part of the Great Trail (aka the Canada Trail) Cranbrook to Wardner. Equestrians not allowed on this section. For CIT access go Tokay Hill Trailhead
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,276 ft • 125 ft • 269 •
Part of the The Great Trail (formerly Trans Canada Trail) Route Cranbrook to Wardner
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 7 ft • 165 •
Part of the Chief Isadore Trail- part of The Great Trail ( formerly known as theTrans Canada Trail) Cranbrook to Wardner
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,736 ft • 0 ft • 164 •
Abandonded road segment converted to trail. Part of Trans Canada Trail Route Cranbrook to Wardner
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 132 •
3 km Rail Trail section with nice overlooks of the Kootenay River
• 20 ★ 0.0 • 2,098 ft • 16 ft • 36 •
Abandoned Road Segment turned into a designated trail. Part of the Chief Isadore Trail (now part of the The Great Trail formerly theTrans Canada Trail)
Wardner Mountain Bike Routes
33 miles • 1,772 ft • 9 • Point to Point •
The route from Wardner towards Elko roughly follows the west shore of the the Kootenay River (Lake...
Photos of Wardner Mountain Bike
Videos of Wardner Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Steamboat Hill (Chief Isadore Trail) | Apr 11, 2025 @ 1:29pm Apr 11, 2025 | Dry | Scottmcelligott | ||
| Wardner Road Segment To Trail Terminus | May 28, 2023 @ 2:20am May 28, 2023 | Ideal | hughmcdougs | ||
| Wardner Abandoned Road Segment2 (Chief Isadore Trail) | May 28, 2023 @ 2:20am May 28, 2023 | Ideal | hughmcdougs | ||
| Wardner Abandoned Highway Segment (Chief Isadore Trail) | May 28, 2023 @ 2:20am May 28, 2023 | Ideal | hughmcdougs | ||
| River View (Chief Isadore Trail) | May 28, 2023 @ 2:20am May 28, 2023 | Ideal | hughmcdougs | ||
| Wardner Highway 3 ROW Trail (Chief Isadore Trail) | May 26, 2023 @ 8:17am May 26, 2023 | Ideal | 5Jbk9U | ||
| Rock Creek FSR (The Great Trail) | Apr 29, 2023 @ 1:37am Apr 29, 2023 | Dry | claireallen125 | ||
| Wardner RailTrail (Chief Isadore Trail) | Apr 29, 2023 @ 1:37am Apr 29, 2023 | Dry | claireallen125 | ||
| Wardner-Kikomun Road (The Great Trail) | Aug 19, 2020 @ 6:19pm Aug 19, 2020 | Very Dry | pbuser94604 | ||
| WardnerRoadSection (Chief Isadore Trail) | Jul 2, 2017 @ 6:37pm Jul 2, 2017 | Dry | 4ces |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestlandMTB | wishlist | trail | activity #98374014 and 8 more | Jul 3, 2026 @ 4:33pm Jul 3, 2026 |
| w8VE3a | wishlist | trail | activity #98037678 | Jun 28, 2026 @ 6:01pm Jun 28, 2026 |
| WestlandMTB | wishlist | trail | activity #97963755 | Jun 27, 2026 @ 11:40pm Jun 27, 2026 |
| KathrynVG88dY | wishlist | trail | activity #92660656 | Apr 15, 2026 @ 8:06am Apr 15, 2026 |
| MirunaT | wishlist | trail | activity #91826091 | Apr 3, 2026 @ 8:32am Apr 3, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k7 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge2 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k7 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 11 | 22 miles | 997 ft | 7 miles | 594 ft | #11,646 | #167 | 30 | 29 | 1 | 653 | |
| E-Bike | 11 | 22 miles | 997 ft | 7 miles | 594 ft | #5,870 | #112 | 29 | 1 | 23 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 22 miles | 997 ft | 7 miles | 594 ft | #2,556 | #95 | 24 | 16 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 23 ft | 2,224 ft | 59 ft | #7,103 | #130 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 2,677 ft | 46 ft | 30 ft | #4,082 | #103 | 1 | |||||
| Horse | 6 | 19 miles | 1,033 ft | 6 miles | 584 ft | #1,793 | #55 | 15 | 1 | 31 | ||
| Hike | 11 | 22 miles | 997 ft | 7 miles | 594 ft | #8,983 | #157 | 29 | 1 | 201 | ||
| Trail Running | 11 | 22 miles | 997 ft | 7 miles | 594 ft | #8,539 | #150 | 29 | 1 | 27 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 12 miles | 922 ft | 5 miles | 584 ft | 12 | 7 | |||||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 8 miles | 699 ft | 3 miles | 584 ft | |||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 12 miles | 922 ft | 5 miles | 584 ft | 12 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Wardner?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Wardner are:
- Wardner Highway 3 ROW Trail (Chief Isadore Trail) (0/5)
- Steamboat Hill (Chief Isadore Trail) (0/5)
- Wardner Abandoned Highway Segment (Chief Isadore Trail) (0/5)
- Wardner RailTrail (Chief Isadore Trail) (0/5)
- River View (Chief Isadore Trail) (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Wardner?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Wardner are:
- August (17 activities)
- May (17 activities)
- June (16 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Wardner?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Wardner. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Wardner?
The longest trail in Wardner is River View (Chief Isadore Trail) at 1.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Wardner?
The best hiking trails in Wardner are:
- Steamboat Hill (Chief Isadore Trail)
- River View (Chief Isadore Trail)
- Wardner RailTrail (Chief Isadore Trail)
- Wardner Highway 3 ROW Trail (Chief Isadore Trail)
- Wardner Abandoned Highway Segment (Chief Isadore Trail)
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Wardner?
The best trail running trails in Wardner are:
- Steamboat Hill (Chief Isadore Trail)
- Wardner Highway 3 ROW Trail (Chief Isadore Trail)
- Wardner RailTrail (Chief Isadore Trail)
- River View (Chief Isadore Trail)
- Wardner Abandoned Highway Segment (Chief Isadore Trail)
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How many trails are in Wardner?
Wardner has a total of 11 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Wardner to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Wardner?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Wardner is Steamboat Hill (Chief Isadore Trail) with 125 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Wardner?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Wardner is Steamboat Hill (Chief Isadore Trail) with 147 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Wardner?
Wardner supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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Are the trails open in Wardner?
The overall region status for Wardner is Clear / Green. Out of 10 trails:
- Clear / Green: 10
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Can I ride an ebike in Wardner?
Yes, Wardner supports e-bike riding. There are 11 trails in Wardner that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Wardner?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Wardner are: View all mountain biking routes in Wardner.
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What type of bike is most common in Wardner?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Wardner are:
- AM (7 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Wardner?
The highest summit in Wardner is Bull Mountain at 8,451 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Wardner?
The most popular Strava segments in Wardner are:
- Wardner Back Road Climb (232 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Wardner?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Wardner. View all adaptive trails in Wardner for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Wardner?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Wardner are:
- Wardner Highway 3 ROW Trail (Chief Isadore Trail)
- Steamboat Hill (Chief Isadore Trail)
- Wardner Abandoned Highway Segment (Chief Isadore Trail)
- Wardner RailTrail (Chief Isadore Trail)
- River View (Chief Isadore Trail)
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Wardner?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Wardner are:
- Wardner Highway 3 ROW Trail (Chief Isadore Trail) (0/5)
- Steamboat Hill (Chief Isadore Trail) (0/5)
- Wardner Abandoned Highway Segment (Chief Isadore Trail) (0/5)
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