27.3 miles
Distance
5,040 ft
Climb
-5,220 ft
Descent
4,928 ft
High Point

Fernie's Trail to Ale Challenge starting at the Fernie Alpine Resort, and concluding with a cold pint and medal.

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Fernie Trail to Ale - Resort Start is a 27 mile moderately popular expert route located near Fernie British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 5,040 ft with a max elevation of 4,928 ft then descends -5,220 ft.

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More Stats for Fernie Trail to Ale - Resort Start mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    6 hr 17 min
  • Altitude change
    -181 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,267 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,499 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,317 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -51.5%
  • Grade min
    60%
  • Distance climb
    13 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Swine Flu
Jul 8, 2025 @ 6:20am
3 days
Tree down near the bottom of the trail
Project 9
Jul 5, 2025 @ 4:21pm
Jul 5, 2025
Additional to the previous report: the P9 descent has some freshly shaped dirt features that are now very soft due to the recent rain. It will be best to give them a few days to stiffen up.
Uprooted
Jul 5, 2025 @ 2:57pm
Jul 5, 2025
Project 9 Access
Jul 4, 2025 @ 1:00pm
Jul 4, 2025
P9 DH has some changes. Preride recommended. Work continues with a volunteer work party on Saturday July 5 - so it wouldn't be the best time to ride but would be an awesome time to come and help out. Meet at Island Lake lower parking area at 10 AM..... BBQ to follow. See FTA page for further details.
Snakebite
Jul 3, 2025 @ 2:56pm
Jul 3, 2025
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