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3,018 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-189 ft
Descent
00:06:42
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
3,817 ft
Altitude min
3,971 ft
Altitude max
3,919 ft
Altitude start
3,819 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-34.6%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
807 ft
Distance climb
1,739 ft
Distance down
476 ft
Distance flat
00:06:42
Avg time

Kushin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridgemont
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114336 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83682 in E-Biking
    • #108130 in Trail Running
    • #295030 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

From the ruins of the logging over the winter of 2015/16, comes a new clear cut with Kushin running through it. We might curse the loggers, but actually the views are pretty awesome now...Cruisy blue ride that hooks onto the end of the Kushes. Ride it down to the road and it crosses over on to Loose Change and Coal Disco back to town.

Access Info

Look for the Kushin sign as you head down Kushier towards the Ridgemont Road.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 113 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Kushin Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 26, 2026
 Clear, but take care with that muddy slope juat before the road, after the wooden bridge. Its slippery and might be better after drying out, or...
Mar 30, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/Edmonton)
Mar 30, 2026
 Trail is snow covered, but ground is no longer as firm as in winter. Use caution as snow melts as riding when soft can cause trail damage.
Apr 27, 2025 @ 12:49pm
Apr 27, 2025
 Clear
Aug 8, 2024 @ 7:10am
Aug 8, 2024
 Trail got a brushcut yesterday
Jul 6, 2024 @ 1:54am
Jul 6, 2024
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Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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        Directions to kushin trailhead (49.527480, -115.017680)
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        Kush Trails - Fernie, BC | Mountain Biking
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        Routes with this trail

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        2018 High Roller
        ★ 4.0 • 30 miles • 6,600 ft • 62 •
        Here we have the 2018 Fernie Mountain Bike Club High Roller Route!
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        High Roller 2018
        18 miles • 3,715 ft • 21 •
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        2016 Singletrack 6 - Thule Stage 1: Fernie
        ★ 4.0 • 20 miles • 4,168 ft • 46 • Race •
        The 2016 Singletrack 6 will kick off with Stage 1 on the southeast side of town in the Castle and...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kushin

        ▼ Where is Kushin located?
        Kushin is located in Ridgemont, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52748, -115.01768.
        ▼ How hard is Kushin?
        Kushin is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kushin?
        Kushin has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 189 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,817 ft to 3,971 ft.
        ▼ Is Kushin a point to point trail?
        Kushin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Kushin?
        Kushin is 3,018 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kushin?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kushin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kushin?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kushin are:
        • September (14 activities)
        • May (12 activities)
        • August (9 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Kushin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kushin are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Kushin?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Kushin. The trail is 3,018 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Kushin?
        Kushin is a moderately popular trail. There have been 583 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 558 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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