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2,775 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:04:54
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
313 ft
Altitude min
438 ft
Altitude max
438 ft
Altitude start
327 ft
Altitude end
-4.02%
Grade
-23.686%
Grade max
5.241%
Grade min
608 ft
Distance climb
1,721 ft
Distance down
435 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
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Final Ferntier Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gabriola Island
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93564 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #321575 in Trail Running
    • #331589 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Log Ride

The ferns are everywhere but you should keep your eyes front. This trail is a quick glide between fern forests dotted with old growth trees, a few steep pitches and tight turns makes this trial a local favourite.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4,593 ft average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 70 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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May 23, 2025 @ 5:30pm
May 23, 2025
 A small network of techy and pedally xc trails. Lots of ferns!
Jul 5, 2024 @ 6:38am
Jul 5, 2024
 A bit overgrown in some spots, but otherwise in good shape.
Jul 8, 2019 @ 9:31am
Jul 8, 2019
 reporter Ferns and salal galore. Getting quite grown in. Still super fun.
Jun 30, 2019 @ 8:13am
Jun 30, 2019
Apr 19, 2019 @ 10:51am
Apr 19, 2019
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on May 23, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Final Ferntier

        ▼ Where is Final Ferntier located?
        Final Ferntier is located in Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Gabriola Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.16666, -123.79337.
        ▼ How hard is Final Ferntier?
        Final Ferntier is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.02%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Final Ferntier?
        Final Ferntier has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 134 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 313 ft to 438 ft.
        ▼ Is Final Ferntier a point to point trail?
        Yes, Final Ferntier is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Final Ferntier?
        Final Ferntier is 2,775 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Final Ferntier?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Final Ferntier. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Final Ferntier?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Final Ferntier are:
        • August (13 activities)
        • July (9 activities)
        • October (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Final Ferntier? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Final Ferntier are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Final Ferntier?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Final Ferntier. The trail is 2,775 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Final Ferntier?
        Final Ferntier is a very popular trail. There have been 306 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 319 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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