23.3 miles
Distance
5,706 ft
Climb
-5,784 ft
Descent
4,937 ft
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Detailed Description
Fernie Brewing Trail to Ale is a 23 mile moderately popular expert route located near Fernie British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 45 trails. This route climbs 5,706 ft with a max elevation of 4,937 ft then descends -5,784 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • Bike type
    AM
More Stats for Fernie Brewing Trail to Ale mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    14 hr 53 min
  • Altitude change
    -78 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,271 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,393 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,317 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -67.6%
  • Grade min
    176.8%
  • Distance climb
    11 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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