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3,698 ft
Distance
-219 ft
Descent
00:05:00
Avg time
-219 ft
Altitude change
4,065 ft
Altitude min
4,283 ft
Altitude max
4,283 ft
Altitude start
4,065 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-19%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
3,602 ft
Distance down
00:05:00
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Gorby Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fernie Provincial Park
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #12
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #189616 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75481 in Trail Running
    • #63323 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow

This wide loop road descends through the Cedar Bowl drainage to connect the resort with the Fernie Provincial Park trail network. Watch for moose in the seasonal creek and willow beds to the right of trail. Hike back up or connect with View trail to return to base area. Multi-use trail (hike/bike).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 14, 2026 @ 10:36am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 14, 2026
Open for Fernie Alpine Resort's summer season (June 25 - Sept 7, 2026). Lift ticket or season pass required.
Mar 30, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/Edmonton)
Mar 30, 2026
Sep 12, 2025 @ 10:57am (America/Creston)
Sep 12, 2025
Sep 8, 2025 @ 2:15pm
Sep 8, 2025
 Closed for the season - will re-open for Fernie Alpine Resort's summer operation in late June 2026.
Aug 17, 2025 @ 10:12am
Aug 17, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gorby Loop

        ▼ Where is Gorby Loop located?
        Gorby Loop is located in Mount Fernie Provincial Park, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Fernie Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.47371, -115.11133.
        ▼ How hard is Gorby Loop?
        Gorby Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gorby Loop?
        The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,065 ft to 4,283 ft.
        ▼ How long is Gorby Loop?
        Gorby Loop is 3,698 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gorby Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Gorby Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gorby Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gorby Loop are:
        • July (11 activities)
        • August (6 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Gorby Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gorby Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gorby Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Gorby Loop. The trail is 3,698 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Gorby Loop?
        Gorby Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,008 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,035 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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