more stats
2,959 ft
Distance
209 ft
Climb
00:12:02
Avg time
207 ft
Altitude change
2,342 ft
Altitude min
2,552 ft
Altitude max
2,342 ft
Altitude start
2,549 ft
Altitude end
7%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
42.3%
Grade min
2,323 ft
Distance climb
144 ft
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
00:12:02
Avg time

Ferris Wheels Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Beatton Provincial Park
    Fort St. John, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #65741 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55368 in Trail Running
    • #309319 in Hiking
    • #31932 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,232 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,028 in Trail Running
    • #12,737 in Hiking
    • #1,745 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Mostly open double track climb with one steep singletrack section in the middle.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Ferris Wheels Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2022 @ 3:19pm
Sep 13, 2022
Fun ride. Nice cross country. Thankful for that "rerouting" up the hill...would not have made it otherwise!
Oct 14, 2021 @ 2:20pm
Oct 14, 2021
Clear and dry.
Sep 24, 2021 @ 3:08pm
Sep 24, 2021
Lovely autumn weather and excellent trail conditions. Fun downhill.
Aug 10, 2021 @ 7:06pm
Aug 10, 2021
Excellent
Aug 1, 2021 @ 2:06pm
Aug 1, 2021
A fun variety
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Status:
on Sep 13, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      terrystone
      Fairly steep grassy climb or a fast downhill. Your choice : )

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ferris Wheels located?
      Ferris Wheels is located in Beatton Provincial Park, Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Beatton Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.32267, -120.9529.
      ▼ How hard is Ferris Wheels?
      Ferris Wheels is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ferris Wheels?
      Ferris Wheels has 209 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,342 ft to 2,552 ft.
      ▼ Is Ferris Wheels a point to point trail?
      Ferris Wheels is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ferris Wheels?
      Ferris Wheels is 2,959 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ferris Wheels?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ferris Wheels. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ferris Wheels? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ferris Wheels are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ferris Wheels?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Ferris Wheels. The trail is 2,959 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ferris Wheels?
      Ferris Wheels is a very popular trail. There have been 154 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 150 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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