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1,683 ft
Distance
255 ft
Climb
01:50:36
Avg time
255 ft
Altitude change
4,891 ft
Altitude min
5,145 ft
Altitude max
4,891 ft
Altitude start
5,144 ft
Altitude end
15.1%
Grade
2.8%
Grade max
61.1%
Grade min
1,572 ft
Distance climb
112 ft
Distance flat
01:50:36
Avg time

Moccasin (Moccassasin) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt Fernie
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #190411 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #168905 in E-Biking
    • #224563 in Trail Running
    • #97876 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

More of a hiking trail than anything else. You'd have to be a real sucker for punishment to ride it from the bottom. Most people end up on it having ridden Phat Bastard and then Moc-Assassin and just ride a couple of higher switchbacks to get onto Stupid Traverse.

We all used to ride this to get to Slunt. Thankfully there are better alternatives now.

Hikers, keep going to the Mt Fernie summit.

Access Info

Off Burma Road, just above the heli hangar is a steep dirt road blocked off with concrete blocks. Head up here and then veer right and steeper up as you get to the power line.

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  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 55 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Moccasin... Trail Reports

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Jul 6, 2026 @ 6:17pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 6, 2026
 reporter Lactic Ridge, Moccassasin, and Stupid Traverse were all brushcut July 6
Jul 3, 2026 @ 9:23am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 3, 2026
 This section of the trail is ideal for climbing, but the mocassasin cutoff from lactic is overgrown.
Mar 30, 2026 @ 2:15pm (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.
Jul 18, 2025 @ 11:28am
Jul 18, 2025
 Unmaintained trail. Lower portion (just above powerline) is incredibly overgrown and barely passable; be prepared for hundreds of thistle plants...
Jul 27, 2023 @ 2:53pm
Jul 27, 2023
 this trail is not maintained.... over grown and unrideable. When they say hikers take this, I am not sure hikers actually choose this. Terrible....
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Avg: 3.24 (2 votes)
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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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        Frequently Asked Questions About Moccasin (Moccassasin)

        ▼ Where is Moccasin (Moccassasin) located?
        Moccasin (Moccassasin) is located in Mt Fernie, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt Fernie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51619, -115.10187.
        ▼ How hard is Moccasin (Moccassasin)?
        Moccasin (Moccassasin) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moccasin (Moccassasin)?
        Moccasin (Moccassasin) has 255 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,891 ft to 5,145 ft.
        ▼ How long is Moccasin (Moccassasin)?
        Moccasin (Moccassasin) is 1,683 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moccasin (Moccassasin)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Moccasin (Moccassasin). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Moccasin (Moccassasin)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Moccasin (Moccassasin) are:
        • December (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Moccasin (Moccassasin)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Moccasin (Moccassasin)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 51 minutes to ride Moccasin (Moccassasin). The trail is 1,683 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Moccasin (Moccassasin)?
        Moccasin (Moccassasin) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 154 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 156 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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