more stats
1,089 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:01:13
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
3,551 ft
Altitude min
3,648 ft
Altitude max
3,648 ft
Altitude start
3,550 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-33%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
909 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:01:13
Avg time

Kiddy Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fernie
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81269 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36995 in E-Biking
    • #121153 in Trail Running
    • #132993 in Hiking
    • #11975 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,047 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,512 in E-Biking
    • #6,863 in Trail Running
    • #7,463 in Hiking
    • #503 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parastone

Shorter easy trail for kids or beginners to help create fun loops in lower Ridgemont. Turny, with some mild sidehill awesome berms, and fun jumps for kids or people who think they’re kids. Best ridden as a descent.

Access Info

Easiest access to the top is via Kiddie Up and then right on Lower Ridgemont Connector and this trailhead is at the junction of What's up Doc and Lower Ridgemont Connector. The bottom end is about halfway up Cemetery Bypass Extension.

Tags
BermsJumpsKid friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 31.3 km avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Kiddy Down Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2026 @ 7:57am (America/Creston)
Jul 12, 2026
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Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 26, 2026
reporter This trail is scheduled to be used as part of the Singletrack 3 race course on Saturday June 27. There are over 500 racers in the race so the...
Jun 26, 2026 @ 5:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 25, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 25, 2026
reporter This trail is scheduled to be used as part of the Singletrack 3 race course on Friday June 26. There are over 500 racers in the race so the area...
Apr 19, 2026 @ 2:38pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 19, 2026
Good shape other than some mud at the berms.
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on Jul 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kiddy Down located?
      Kiddy Down is located in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Fernie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50278, -115.04676.
      ▼ How hard is Kiddy Down?
      Kiddy Down is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kiddy Down?
      Kiddy Down has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,551 ft to 3,648 ft.
      ▼ Is Kiddy Down a point to point trail?
      Kiddy Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kiddy Down?
      Kiddy Down is 1,089 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kiddy Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kiddy Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kiddy Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kiddy Down are:
      • June (156 activities)
      • July (34 activities)
      • August (27 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Kiddy Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kiddy Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kiddy Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Kiddy Down. The trail is 1,089 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kiddy Down?
      Kiddy Down is a very popular trail. There have been 1,980 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,988 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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