more stats
2,779 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:48:47
Avg time
-116 ft
Altitude change
3,497 ft
Altitude min
3,630 ft
Altitude max
3,630 ft
Altitude start
3,514 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance climb
2,126 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:48:47
Avg time

Montane Nordic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Montane Fernie
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #134678 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78908 in E-Biking
    • #137715 in Trail Running
    • #129466 in Hiking
    • #992 in Adaptive Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,965 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,555 in E-Biking
    • #7,946 in Trail Running
    • #7,187 in Hiking
    • #113 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Parastone

Mostly low gradient XC loop which is on the private roads that make up the 7 km Montane Nordic loop. Closed to public motorized but there can be property management vehicles at times. This road system is groomed for XC skiing in the winter, and is not for fat biking or foot traffic during the winter.

Access Info

Easiest start point is from Montane Trailhead, turnoff from Cokato Road. Coal Creek Road. Plenty of room to park if you are driving.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 115 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Montane Nordic 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.
Feb 17, 2026 @ 11:28am (America/Creston)
Feb 17, 2026
Groom with significant accumulation still happening
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.
Sep 19, 2025 @ 2:06pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 19, 2025
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on Mar 30, 2026
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.2 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Montane Nordic located?
      Montane Nordic is located in Montane Fernie, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Montane Fernie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.4876, -115.05205.
      ▼ How hard is Montane Nordic?
      Montane Nordic is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Montane Nordic?
      Montane Nordic has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,497 ft to 3,630 ft.
      ▼ How long is Montane Nordic?
      Montane Nordic is 2,779 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Montane Nordic?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Montane Nordic. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Montane Nordic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Montane Nordic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Montane Nordic?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 48 minutes to ride Montane Nordic. The trail is 2,779 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Montane Nordic?
      Montane Nordic is a moderately popular trail. There have been 683 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 763 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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