3,950 ft
Distance
203 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:24:22
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  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Island Lake
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #4293 in Hiking [+]
    • #38107 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Hiking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running

This is a HIKING TRAIL ONLY. Not suitable for bikes.

Beautiful easy forest hike starting at scenic Island Lake Lodge, Fernie.

Allows for a gentle hike around Island Lake following lunch or dinner or when your time is limited. The Fir Trail wanders through the legendary Old Growth Forest of the upper Cedar Valley.

Mature cedar, larch and Douglas Fir line this majestic trail.

Island Lake Lodge is a worthy destination. A word- class lodge sitting above an alpine lake with majestic views up to the Three Bears mountain peaks. In the summer months you can sit on a stunning deck surrounded by flowers and enjoy gourmet lunch options and a cold beer.

2 hour round trip.

Access Info

Drive out of Fernie heading South (Cranbrook direction) for 3km to Mt Fernie Provincial Park. Turn right in to the park and head up the Island Lake Road for 9km from the highway, following signs to Island Lake Lodge. Park at the Lodge and you can go in and ask for a trail map.

From the trailhead below the Bear Lodge, head down the trail to the lake and follow the signs

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Fir Trail (HIKING ONLY) hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    19 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,355 ft
  • Altitude max
    4,507 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,443 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,462 ft
  • Grade
    0.5%
  • Grade max
    -38.6%
  • Grade min
    31.9%
  • Distance climb
    1,886 ft
  • Distance down
    1,532 ft
  • Distance flat
    531 ft
  • Avg time
    00:24:22
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