13.7 miles
Distance
3,631 ft
Climb
-3,738 ft
Descent
5,181 ft
High Point

Two of Fernie's classics linked together with some other hidden gems to create an awesome loop that essentially starts and ends in the same spot
Getting to Slunt (S-bomb) is a challenge there's no way around it. Your climb is rewarded with epic views and alpine-ish feels at the top. Then a super fun looong down.
Project 9 has a local beer named after it, and after another tough tiring climb, strap in for a fast dh. Only thing better than Project 9 in the summer, is a cold Project 9 beer after.

This loop is classified as a enduro ride, and a longer travel trail, all mountain, or enduro bike is ideal

Detailed Description
Straight Line Black Diamond Enduro Ride 1 is a 14 mile popular expert route located near Fernie British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 38 trails. This route climbs 3,631 ft with a max elevation of 5,181 ft then descends -3,738 ft.
Local Trail Association
Local trail association
Fernie Trails Alliance (www.fernietrailsalliance.com)
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83 Reviews & Comments

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placeholderforsmiles (Sep 20, 2022 at 12:30)
Trail Slunt (S-Bomb)
Super fun! Steeper at the top but super rideable and some nice almost off camber sections keep it interesting, before it opens up into fast, flowing somewhat narrow single-track. But the kind of single-track where you can pump or pop off so many roots. Such a blast. Gets flatter right towards the end. Don't ride hedonism after it though, it sucks.
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Shitrider (Sep 16, 2022 at 20:41)
Trail Lazy Lizard
Great for the family, 5yo on a 20inch bike, wife on a hard tail and 8month old on my back. 5yo needed towing up but we all LOVED it
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Shitrider (Sep 16, 2022 at 20:41)
Trail Lazy Lizard
Great for the family, 5yo on a 20inch bike, wife on a hard tail and 8month old on my back. 5yo needed towing up but we all LOVED it
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ElementT (Sep 4, 2022 at 7:04)
Trail Mushroom Head
Fresh tree down on the west side of the trail. Too big to move by myself but I cleared some branches
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Barkbuster007 (Sep 2, 2022 at 18:03)
Trail Eric's Trip
The best flowyest jumpey trail on the mountan if you get the chance you must rid that’s a must!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!✅✅✅✅✅✅
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Barkbuster007 (Sep 2, 2022 at 18:01)
Trail Eric's Trip
The best floweyest jumpy trai in the aria if you get the option to ride you have to!!!!!!!!
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Barkbuster007 (Sep 2, 2022 at 16:14)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
Sweet trail with a bit of something for everyone.
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Barkbuster007 (Sep 2, 2022 at 16:14)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
Sweet trail with a bit of something for everyone.
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Barkbuster007 (Sep 2, 2022 at 14:35)
Trail Moccasin
Lousy trail. Leave for hiking.
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Karine7myYK2 (Aug 29, 2022 at 15:15)
Trail Lazy Lizard
Great flowy ride. All dry. Rode with a (confident) 6 and 8 year old and would do it again. Lazy lizard connector leads you right into the campground.
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Karine7myYK2 (Aug 29, 2022 at 15:15)
Trail Lazy Lizard
Great flowy ride. All dry. Rode with a (confident) 6 and 8 year old and would do it again. Lazy lizard connector leads you right into the campground.
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JamesNRyanMTB (Jul 23, 2022 at 17:27)
Trail Slunt (S-Bomb)
Ditto to Dendens: very bumpy from all the roots. Not that flowy. Steep near the top, which is fun, but wastes your hard -earned climbing quickly.
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JLMagnusson (Apr 7, 2022 at 17:14)
Trail Island Lake Road
Cougar sighting on the road by Gorby Trail Head April 7 2022
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JLMagnusson (Apr 7, 2022 at 17:14)
Trail Island Lake Road
Cougar sighting on the road by Gorby Trail Head April 7 2022
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JLMagnusson (Apr 7, 2022 at 17:14)
Trail Island Lake Road
Cougar sighting on the road by Gorby Trail Head April 7 2022
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JLMagnusson (Apr 7, 2022 at 17:14)
Trail Island Lake Road
Cougar sighting on the road by Gorby Trail Head April 7 2022
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ItsColdInHere (Oct 10, 2021 at 12:22)
Trail Slunt (S-Bomb)
Good for fall because it's in an evergreen forest mostly (not many leaves on the trail)
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ebschroderus (Oct 3, 2021 at 19:08)
Trail Eric's Trip
One of my favourite trails in currently. Stove>Eric’s Trip>Phat Bastard>Red Sonja is a great loop
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ebschroderus (Aug 14, 2021 at 8:17)
Trail Phat Bastard
Really fun tech climb trail.
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ebschroderus (Aug 14, 2021 at 8:17)
Trail Phat Bastard
Really fun tech climb trail.
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ebschroderus (Aug 14, 2021 at 8:17)
Trail Phat Bastard
Really fun tech climb trail.
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ebschroderus (Aug 14, 2021 at 8:17)
Trail Phat Bastard
Really fun tech climb trail.
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ebschroderus (Aug 14, 2021 at 8:17)
Trail Phat Bastard
Really fun tech climb trail.
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ebschroderus (Aug 14, 2021 at 8:17)
Trail Phat Bastard
Really fun tech climb trail.
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ebschroderus (Aug 14, 2021 at 8:17)
Trail Phat Bastard
Really fun tech climb trail.
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bpennett (Aug 7, 2021 at 20:16)
Trail Lazy Lizard
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bpennett (Aug 7, 2021 at 20:16)
Trail Lazy Lizard
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MattZzxIeE (Jun 12, 2021 at 9:28)
Trail Eric's Trip
Packed full of steeps, flowy berms, drops, step downs (rollable), tables, banks, gaps, you name it. Well maintained, but also very sheltered so it takes a few extra days to dry out. Your trip to fernie isn’t complete without a rip down Eric’s.
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MattZzxIeE (Jun 12, 2021 at 9:12)
Trail Lactic Ridge
If you ride it to access Stupid traverse, make sure you take the fork at Moc-assassin. The top section of lactic is way too steep to be rideable, even on an E bike.
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Shaunstlouis (Mar 8, 2021 at 15:17)
Trail Lazy Lizard Connector
Not recommended in winter time as the trail is quite deep with snow. My fat bike stayed above the snow, however, difficult climbs meant getting off the bike and the snow was past my knees.
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kyleluvsdh (Feb 10, 2021 at 19:54)
Trail Slunt (S-Bomb)
\m/
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SuperCindy (Nov 17, 2020 at 6:43)
Trail Stove Trail
Swampy snow and mud after the bridge!
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Backpocket (Oct 7, 2020 at 13:44)
Trail Mushroom Head
Grind it on the way up, rip it on the way down — perfect starting point if you're aiming to finish on Red Sonja!
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tippeetoes (Sep 16, 2020 at 11:18)
Trail Lazy Lizard
This might be one of my favourite trails. Solid climb up, beer and burger at Island Lake Lodge at the top, fast and flows descent back down. Loved it!
Dry and wildlife free to the eye, despite a sign for an Aggressive Grizzly Bear on a trail above (Tamarack??).
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tippeetoes (Sep 16, 2020 at 11:18)
Trail Lazy Lizard
This might be one of my favourite trails. Solid climb up, beer and burger at Island Lake Lodge at the top, fast and flows descent back down. Loved it!
Dry and wildlife free to the eye, despite a sign for an Aggressive Grizzly Bear on a trail above (Tamarack??).
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tippeetoes (Sep 16, 2020 at 11:15)
Trail Lazy Lizard Connector
Easy riding, beautiful and dry with no obstacles. No wildlife sighted.
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tippeetoes (Sep 16, 2020 at 11:12)
Trail Stove Trail
Very dry, not too smoky. No wildlife sightings.
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mhaager2 (Sep 14, 2020 at 14:46)
Trail Lactic Ridge
Ima agree with the above assessment. It's more like a black diamond hiking trail...
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Twowheelsforever (Aug 8, 2020 at 6:49)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
Blue trail, not black. High speeder, since relatively flat. Roots, no rocks, occasional little playful drop or gap
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Twowheelsforever (Aug 8, 2020 at 6:49)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
Blue trail, not black. High speeder, since relatively flat. Roots, no rocks, occasional little playful drop or gap
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Twowheelsforever (Aug 8, 2020 at 6:34)
Trail Project 9
Blue trail, definitely not black. Mellow enough that it would be appropriate for a new rider. Pretty flat so more of a high speed burner, roots for trail interest. Fun roller section near the bottom but overall kinda meh
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Twowheelsforever (Aug 8, 2020 at 6:34)
Trail Project 9
Blue trail, definitely not black. Mellow enough that it would be appropriate for a new rider. Pretty flat so more of a high speed burner, roots for trail interest. Fun roller section near the bottom but overall kinda meh
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Twowheelsforever (Aug 8, 2020 at 6:34)
Trail Project 9
Blue trail, definitely not black. Mellow enough that it would be appropriate for a new rider. Pretty flat so more of a high speed burner, roots for trail interest. Fun roller section near the bottom but overall kinda meh
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Twowheelsforever (Aug 8, 2020 at 6:34)
Trail Project 9
Blue trail, definitely not black. Mellow enough that it would be appropriate for a new rider. Pretty flat so more of a high speed burner, roots for trail interest. Fun roller section near the bottom but overall kinda meh
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Twowheelsforever (Aug 8, 2020 at 6:34)
Trail Project 9
Blue trail, definitely not black. Mellow enough that it would be appropriate for a new rider. Pretty flat so more of a high speed burner, roots for trail interest. Fun roller section near the bottom but overall kinda meh
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wejansen (Jul 16, 2020 at 18:54)
Trail Stove Trail
Small bear on the trail today just at the park bounty sign.
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ryleydavid (May 24, 2020 at 13:54)
Trail Eric's Trip
Very muddy with a few trees down. Would not recommend right now.
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phillee21 (Sep 23, 2019 at 18:25)
Trail Lazy Lizard
Great trail! We did it as a downhill, parking one vehicle at the lower island lake lodge parking lot and drove up to the lodge. Stunning views, old growth cedar, whoops, bridges, roots, mud, etc. Had a blast!
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phillee21 (Sep 23, 2019 at 18:25)
Trail Lazy Lizard
Great trail! We did it as a downhill, parking one vehicle at the lower island lake lodge parking lot and drove up to the lodge. Stunning views, old growth cedar, whoops, bridges, roots, mud, etc. Had a blast!
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getitdunn (Sep 14, 2019 at 20:19)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
Really not worth the hype. Fun but not top 5 by any stretch. Does not ride well in the wet either. Plenty of other better options.
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getitdunn (Sep 14, 2019 at 20:19)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
Really not worth the hype. Fun but not top 5 by any stretch. Does not ride well in the wet either. Plenty of other better options.
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tarsands (Aug 3, 2019 at 6:14)
Trail Lazy Lizard
Hi, Will a hardtail do on thistrail ?
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tarsands (Aug 3, 2019 at 6:14)
Trail Lazy Lizard
Hi, Will a hardtail do on thistrail ?
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firetk (Aug 3, 2019 at 6:35)
Trail Lazy Lizard
I have done this trail on a gravel bike so yes.
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firetk (Aug 3, 2019 at 6:35)
Trail Lazy Lizard
I have done this trail on a gravel bike so yes.
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tarsands (Aug 3, 2019 at 7:27)
Trail Lazy Lizard
thank you
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tarsands (Aug 3, 2019 at 7:27)
Trail Lazy Lizard
thank you
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dylansiggers (May 5, 2019 at 15:05)
Trail Phat Bastard
Rode on May 5th, some snow but 99% rideable ????
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dylansiggers (May 5, 2019 at 15:05)
Trail Phat Bastard
Rode on May 5th, some snow but 99% rideable ????
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dylansiggers (May 5, 2019 at 15:05)
Trail Phat Bastard
Rode on May 5th, some snow but 99% rideable ????
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dylansiggers (May 5, 2019 at 15:05)
Trail Phat Bastard
Rode on May 5th, some snow but 99% rideable ????
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dylansiggers (May 5, 2019 at 15:05)
Trail Phat Bastard
Rode on May 5th, some snow but 99% rideable ????
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dylansiggers (May 5, 2019 at 15:05)
Trail Phat Bastard
Rode on May 5th, some snow but 99% rideable ????
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dylansiggers (May 5, 2019 at 15:05)
Trail Phat Bastard
Rode on May 5th, some snow but 99% rideable ????
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abmtn (Sep 24, 2018 at 9:12)
Trail Slunt (S-Bomb)
Lots of roots and drops from the top, some berms but not as flowy or buff as expected
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bschleenbaker (Sep 15, 2018 at 6:54)
Trail Eric's Trip
This trail is a great example of why all my bike trips are to Canada.
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amytyler89 (Sep 10, 2018 at 20:50)
Trail Project 9
We stopped in Fernie on a little road trip. Some locals recommended Project 9 and now we know why. We are from the North Shore and this trail was definitely North Shore style. Super fun and flowy with the perfect balance of roots.
And the views were spectacular!
We had an obligatory stop at Fernie Brewing Co. and celebrated the ride with a Project 9 Pilsner!
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amytyler89 (Sep 10, 2018 at 20:50)
Trail Project 9
We stopped in Fernie on a little road trip. Some locals recommended Project 9 and now we know why. We are from the North Shore and this trail was definitely North Shore style. Super fun and flowy with the perfect balance of roots.
And the views were spectacular!
We had an obligatory stop at Fernie Brewing Co. and celebrated the ride with a Project 9 Pilsner!
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amytyler89 (Sep 10, 2018 at 20:50)
Trail Project 9
We stopped in Fernie on a little road trip. Some locals recommended Project 9 and now we know why. We are from the North Shore and this trail was definitely North Shore style. Super fun and flowy with the perfect balance of roots.
And the views were spectacular!
We had an obligatory stop at Fernie Brewing Co. and celebrated the ride with a Project 9 Pilsner!
[Reply]
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amytyler89 (Sep 10, 2018 at 20:50)
Trail Project 9
We stopped in Fernie on a little road trip. Some locals recommended Project 9 and now we know why. We are from the North Shore and this trail was definitely North Shore style. Super fun and flowy with the perfect balance of roots.
And the views were spectacular!
We had an obligatory stop at Fernie Brewing Co. and celebrated the ride with a Project 9 Pilsner!
[Reply]
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amytyler89 (Sep 10, 2018 at 20:50)
Trail Project 9
We stopped in Fernie on a little road trip. Some locals recommended Project 9 and now we know why. We are from the North Shore and this trail was definitely North Shore style. Super fun and flowy with the perfect balance of roots.
And the views were spectacular!
We had an obligatory stop at Fernie Brewing Co. and celebrated the ride with a Project 9 Pilsner!
[Reply]
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TaraFirma (Aug 22, 2018 at 8:13)
Trail Stove Trail
Easiest access climb to rest of the trails. Pairwith Eric's for a quickie, or head up Mushroon for more trail greatness.
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TaraFirma (Aug 22, 2018 at 8:12)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
Great DH add-on to Slunt. Worh the grunt up lactic.
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TaraFirma (Aug 22, 2018 at 8:12)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
Great DH add-on to Slunt. Worh the grunt up lactic.
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TaraFirma (Aug 22, 2018 at 8:11)
Trail Slunt (S-Bomb)
Loved this trail. Accessed off stove-mushroom-lactic. Took the fork onto brokeback for the win. Will ride it again before I leave.
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Adamrideshisbike (Aug 7, 2018 at 21:24)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
So fun. Fast and rooty. Great corners and one hell of a long Dh.
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Adamrideshisbike (Aug 7, 2018 at 21:24)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
So fun. Fast and rooty. Great corners and one hell of a long Dh.
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smarple (Jul 16, 2018 at 14:57)
Trail Lactic Ridge
I am glad i "rode" this trail...so i NEVER have to do it again. this is not a ride so much as a bike push path. Totally not worth it. Better to ride up the bottom of s-bomb and ride brokeback. whatever little you gain of Sbomb by is not worth the push a bike experience - unless you LIKE taking your bike for a hike
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princecg1 (Sep 30, 2017 at 7:54)
Trail Lazy Lizard
Great trail --- the first recommendation from the locals for a moderate difficulty but fun ride. It's a steady climb up and a flowy fast descent.
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princecg1 (Sep 30, 2017 at 7:54)
Trail Lazy Lizard
Great trail --- the first recommendation from the locals for a moderate difficulty but fun ride. It's a steady climb up and a flowy fast descent.
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DianaWW (Aug 18, 2017 at 17:44)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
Be prepared for lots of roots, roll-downs, and drops on this trail.
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DianaWW (Aug 18, 2017 at 17:44)
Trail Brokeback Ridge
Be prepared for lots of roots, roll-downs, and drops on this trail.
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Manvo73 (Jul 4, 2017 at 20:23)
Trail Stove Trail
Great ride with kids. 8yo and 11yo and we were up and down in about 40 mins. Nothing to crazy and my daughter says there were approx 26 little bridges.
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  • Riding area
    Mt Fernie
  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for Straight Line Black Diamond Enduro Ride 1 mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    3,344 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,450 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,343 ft
  • Grade
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  • Grade max
    -72.2%
  • Grade min
    49.9%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,821 ft
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