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1.6 miles
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-1,380 ft
Descent
00:12:32
Avg time
-1,372 ft
Altitude change
3,453 ft
Altitude min
4,825 ft
Altitude max
4,825 ft
Altitude start
3,451 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade
-59%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
00:12:32
Avg time

48 Hours Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Morrissey Ridge
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93296 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92170 in E-Biking
    • #352540 in Trail Running
    • #340315 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,738 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,806 in E-Biking
    • #13,993 in Trail Running
    • #13,893 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Pretty gnarly descent with a couple of droppy root sections. A few options about half way down: three routes - far right ("Kootney Anal" sign); very steep and challenging, middle one; steep and reasonably challenging and left; much more mellow and will connect up to Blue Matador if you want a much more easy way down.

Access Info

Either hit it from coming down Al Matador, or ride up the Shuttle Road until you get to the gravel pit. 48 Hours entrance is on the left of the pit, as you face the mountain above you.

Tags
RootyShuttle access

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 82 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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48 Hours Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2026 @ 6:38pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 8, 2026
 recent rains have turned parts into waterfalls with deep rutts.
Oct 25, 2025 @ 9:30am (America/Edmonton)
Oct 25, 2025
Morrissey shuttle trails and roads are open again
Sep 4, 2025 @ 10:18am
Sep 4, 2025
Morrissey Shuttle trails and roads are closed until further notice due to logging operations. This includes all trails accessed via Matheson...
Jul 23, 2025 @ 5:42am
Jul 23, 2025
 48 hours and Three Kings and One More Steeps and Green Matador have been brushcut in the past week.
May 8, 2025 @ 7:38pm
May 8, 2025
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on Sep 8, 2026
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Avg: 4.26 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 48 Hours located?
      48 Hours is located in Morrissey Ridge, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Morrissey Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.45547, -115.01772.
      ▼ How hard is 48 Hours?
      48 Hours is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 48 Hours?
      48 Hours has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,380 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,453 ft to 4,825 ft.
      ▼ Is 48 Hours a point to point trail?
      48 Hours is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 48 Hours?
      48 Hours is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 48 Hours?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 48 Hours. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 48 Hours? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 48 Hours are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 48 Hours?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride 48 Hours. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 48 Hours?
      48 Hours is a moderately popular trail. There have been 702 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 748 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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