more stats
1,198 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:01:39
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
00:01:39
Avg time

La Bamba Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Castle Mountain
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #126792 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55332 in E-Biking
    • #131879 in Trail Running
    • #105962 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,591 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,741 in E-Biking
    • #7,530 in Trail Running
    • #5,624 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • 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

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.

Tags
BridgesMachine-built

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 42 rides
  • 18.9 km avg distance
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  • 424 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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La Bamba Trail Reports

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Jul 8, 2026 @ 8:11pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 8, 2026
reporter Trail was brushcut July 7
Mar 30, 2026 @ 2:10pm (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.
Jan 2, 2026 @ 7:39am (America/Edmonton)
Jan 2, 2026
On December 31, a small dog was killed by a cougar in the lower Montane/Castle area. This is the second such incident in the area over a few week...
Dec 13, 2025 @ 5:25pm (America/Edmonton)
Dec 13, 2025
Cougar aggressive to dogs on Green Alligator. Exercise caution in Montane/Castle area.
Jul 20, 2024 @ 2:16am
Jul 20, 2024
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on Jul 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.07 (6 votes)
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      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 33%
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      1 Review & Comments

      rusty4077 rusty4077
      The description for this trail seems incorrect. The signed trail for La Bamba appears to be a flat old singletrack connector trail that can be quite overgrown at times.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for La Bamba?
      La Bamba has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,297 ft to 3,379 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is La Bamba?
      La Bamba is 1,198 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on La Bamba?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on La Bamba. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride La Bamba?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride La Bamba are:
      • July (41 activities)
      • August (26 activities)
      • June (24 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access La Bamba? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to La Bamba are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride La Bamba?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride La Bamba. The trail is 1,198 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is La Bamba?
      La Bamba is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,942 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,898 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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