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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
Avg time
Contra Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- 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 Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 5 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
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 55 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 557 rides
- Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Directions to contra trailhead
(49.507870, -115.020790)
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Routes with this trail
7 miles • 1,115 ft • 10 •
easy climb through ridgemont with downhill on contra. loop back on heritage trail at end
52 miles • 8,166 ft • 8 • Race •
Where small town charm meets adventure in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Fernie is a historic...
7 Reviews & Comments
Gglasvegas
Perfect jump trail. Not bad in the wet either.
brodyguy
The only thing missing is a chair lift. Could ride this over and over all day. Great trail.
SherPic
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