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1,198 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:01:14
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
3,297 ft
Altitude min
3,379 ft
Altitude max
3,362 ft
Altitude start
3,297 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance climb
778 ft
Distance down
00:01:14
Avg time
La Bamba Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCastle Mountain
Fernie, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
A machine-built alternative to the South Castle single-track. Really just an exit to the road or to Green Alligator from South Castle
Access Info
Very obvious wooden sign and wide track immediately after the South Castle bridge.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 21 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 403 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to la-bamba trailhead
(49.472710, -115.056300)
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Bamba
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Where is La Bamba located?
La Bamba is located in Castle Mountain, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Castle Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.47271, -115.0563.
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How hard is La Bamba?
La Bamba is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for La Bamba?
La Bamba has 5 m of elevation gain. The trail has 25 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,005 m to 1,030 m.
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Is La Bamba a point to point trail?
La Bamba is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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