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4,961 ft
Distance
743 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:27:59
Avg time
690 ft
Altitude change
3,526 ft
Altitude min
4,268 ft
Altitude max
3,526 ft
Altitude start
4,216 ft
Altitude end
13.9%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
69.8%
Grade min
3,937 ft
Distance climb
1,024 ft
Distance down
00:27:59
Avg time

Lower Bear Chutes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fernie Ridge (East)
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #121730 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93231 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Pollyco

This a a disused jeep track, and very steep. This trail has not seen maintenance in a long time - expect poor conditions with deadfall hopping required. There are much better ways to get where you're going.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2024
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Lower Bear Chutes Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/Creston)
Jul 5, 2026
 Mud at the start of the climb, trees down, grown in, after passing the first cut block the trail is dry and isn't as grown in. Trees down.
Mar 30, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/Edmonton)
Mar 30, 2026
 Trail is snow covered, but ground is no longer as firm as in winter. Use caution as snow melts as riding when soft can cause trail damage.
Oct 13, 2024 @ 4:54pm
Oct 13, 2024
 Several large trees down in the first 200m or so of trail. Opted to turn around.
Oct 7, 2023 @ 12:42pm
Oct 7, 2023
 Tree down on bear chutes, minor bush whack to get around.
Oct 7, 2023 @ 12:41pm
Oct 7, 2023
 Tree down on bear chutes, minor bush sack to get around.
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on Jul 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Gglasvegas
      Sign at bottom says closed for active logging summer 2019... but it is fine to ride/hike and I saw no active logging... Half a dozen logs over the trail which are easily bypassed. Takes ~40min to hike-a-bike. Easy access to big money.
      thebikedads thebikedads
      This trail is closed don’t use it to get it to upper bear chutes for big money access
      Cbrosseau
      This trail was closed when I passed over there.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Bear Chutes located?
      Lower Bear Chutes is located in Fernie Ridge (East), Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Fernie Ridge (East) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50005, -115.03846.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Bear Chutes?
      Lower Bear Chutes is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 13.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Bear Chutes?
      Lower Bear Chutes has 743 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,526 ft to 4,268 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lower Bear Chutes?
      Lower Bear Chutes is 4,961 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Bear Chutes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Bear Chutes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Bear Chutes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Bear Chutes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Bear Chutes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Lower Bear Chutes. The trail is 4,961 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Bear Chutes?
      Lower Bear Chutes is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 178 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 208 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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