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3,455 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
00:05:42
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
3,521 ft
Altitude min
3,624 ft
Altitude max
3,569 ft
Altitude start
3,527 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
31.1%
Grade min
1,424 ft
Distance climb
1,519 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:05:42
Avg time

Marlu Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Montane Fernie
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #120652 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #243028 in E-Biking
    • #125900 in Trail Running
    • #93088 in Hiking
    • #19164 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,230 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #9,151 in E-Biking
    • #7,149 in Trail Running
    • #4,959 in Hiking
    • #1,229 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Parastone

Most people ride down from the Montane Hut, an exhilarating blue section of berms and jumps down to Cokato Road. Then climb parallel and above Cokato Road and then up switchbacks .Final descent through a sharp gully and numerous boardwalks section.

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BermsBoardwalkJumps

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 139 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 391 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Marlu Trail Reports

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Mar 30, 2026 @ 2:12pm (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 @ 5:26pm (America/Edmonton)
Dec 13, 2025
Cougar aggressive to dogs on Green Alligator. Exercise caution in Montane/Castle area.
Aug 13, 2025 @ 11:22am
Aug 13, 2025
May 18, 2025 @ 5:00pm
May 18, 2025
 Tree across marlu on the wooded switchbacks closer to the top
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on Mar 30, 2026
Snow Covered
Avg: 2.99 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Marlu located?
      Marlu is located in Montane Fernie, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Montane Fernie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48362, -115.05926.
      ▼ How hard is Marlu?
      Marlu is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Marlu?
      Marlu has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,521 ft to 3,624 ft.
      ▼ How long is Marlu?
      Marlu is 3,455 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Marlu?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Marlu. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Marlu? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Marlu are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Marlu?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Marlu. The trail is 3,455 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Marlu?
      Marlu is a very popular trail. There have been 1,371 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,367 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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