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1.4 miles
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-811 ft
Descent
00:08:25
Avg time
-795 ft
Altitude change
3,585 ft
Altitude min
4,380 ft
Altitude max
4,380 ft
Altitude start
3,586 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-40%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat
00:08:25
Avg time

Deer Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fernie Alpine Resort
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #6
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #97264 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Land Owner
    Fernie Alpine Resort

A great warm up run from the top of the Elk chair. Traverses on a rocky road to a wide machine made track to the base.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 37 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 217 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Deer Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 14, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 14, 2026
Open for Fernie Alpine Resort's summer season (June 25 - Sept 7, 2026). Lift ticket or season pass required.
Sep 8, 2025 @ 2:26pm
Sep 8, 2025
 Closed for the season - will re-open for Fernie Alpine Resort's summer operation in late June 2026.
Jul 24, 2025 @ 11:42am
Jul 24, 2025
May 29, 2025 @ 11:05am
May 29, 2025
Sep 3, 2024 @ 9:26am
Sep 3, 2024
 Closed for the season - will re-open for Fernie Alpine Resort's summer season in late June 2025
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on Jul 14, 2026
Avg: 3.21 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deer Trail located?
      Deer Trail is located in Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Fernie Alpine Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.46217, -115.10647.
      ▼ How hard is Deer Trail?
      Deer Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 11%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deer Trail?
      Deer Trail has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 811 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,585 ft to 4,380 ft.
      ▼ How long is Deer Trail?
      Deer Trail is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deer Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Deer Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Deer Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deer Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Deer Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Deer Trail. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deer Trail?
      Deer Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 758 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,149 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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