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4,446 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-455 ft
Descent
00:04:49
Avg time
-413 ft
Altitude change
3,978 ft
Altitude min
4,402 ft
Altitude max
4,402 ft
Altitude start
3,990 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
14.5%
Grade min
715 ft
Distance climb
3,248 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:04:49
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Contra Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRidgemont
Fernie, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeDH, AM, DJ
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerParastone
The much anticipated Fernie flow trail. Full of tables, berms, and great views. Fun for everyone. Send it.
Be sure to scout it out properly before reaching warp speed.
Access Info
Off of Rifle Range Road Spur 1 - see map. Either ride up Rifle Range Road, or come over the top from Ridgemont.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 23 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 525 rides
- Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Directions to contra trailhead
(49.507870, -115.020790)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contra
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Where is Contra located?
Contra is located in Ridgemont, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50787, -115.02079.
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How hard is Contra?
Contra is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Contra?
Contra has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 455 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,978 ft to 4,402 ft.
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Is Contra a point to point trail?
Yes, Contra is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
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