more stats
879 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
00:06:37
Avg time
65 ft
Altitude change
3,680 ft
Altitude min
3,744 ft
Altitude max
3,680 ft
Altitude start
3,743 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
833 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance flat
00:06:37
Avg time

Kiddy Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 70 in Nordic Skiing
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104684 in E-Biking
    • #86249 in Trail Running
    • #101302 in Hiking
    • #18718 in Snowshoeing
    • #10972 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2059 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,878 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,187 in E-Biking
    • #5,009 in Trail Running
    • #5,394 in Hiking
    • #1,188 in Snowshoeing
    • #891 in Nordic Skiing
    • #189 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
    • Uphill Primary for Snowshoeing
    • Uphill Primary for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Pollyco

The easiest climb up into Fernie Ridge - Ridgemont. Designed to help kids climb in up to the CCHS Kiosk and rest area. Can continue onto Queen V and Deadfall to get to 4 Corners junction.

Access Info

Head up Cemetary Bypass and past the entrance to What's Up Doc. You'll see the sign for Kiddie Up a few metres further on your right.

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 487 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 3,269 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.38 (12 votes)
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      Rode with Lee Wahl in the Rain 25Sept2020

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kiddy Upper located?
      Kiddy Upper is located in Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50357, -115.04734.
      ▼ How hard is Kiddy Upper?
      Kiddy Upper is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kiddy Upper?
      Kiddy Upper has 64 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,680 ft to 3,744 ft.
      ▼ Is Kiddy Upper a point to point trail?
      Kiddy Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kiddy Upper?
      Kiddy Upper is 879 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kiddy Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kiddy Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kiddy Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kiddy Upper are:
      • July (257 activities)
      • August (237 activities)
      • June (191 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Kiddy Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kiddy Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kiddy Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Kiddy Upper. The trail is 879 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kiddy Upper?
      Kiddy Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 18,757 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,947 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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