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4,193 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-1,207 ft
Descent
00:10:59
Avg time
-1,201 ft
Altitude change
3,695 ft
Altitude min
4,904 ft
Altitude max
4,897 ft
Altitude start
3,694 ft
Altitude end
-28.6%
Grade
-84.4%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
180 ft
Distance climb
3,848 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:10:59
Avg time
Off Shift Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaCastle Mountain
Fernie, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking
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Trail ExposureHigh Risk
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
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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 TrailBerm, Drop, Jump
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Year Opened2025
Steep challenging rugged trail. Expect some very steep sections with difficult tight corners. Not for the faint of heart. The squirrel catcher at the top is a hint of the difficulty of the trail below. The trail was opened in 2025 and is still fresh, so watch for potential changes.
Access Info
To access, climb HyperVentilation to Castle Rocks and turn off on the Dark Side Climb
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 21 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 34 rides
- Last: Oct 21, 2026
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(49.481730, -115.033080)
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gecornejom
Rode it today with a buddy. He told me to pack a second set of underwear. He wasn’t kidding. Conditions were great! Lots of fun if you like very very steep trails
JonathanMacgregor
Off Shit,
Trail is horrible unless you are looking to for a way to justify a visit to the emergency room.
Just braking over your back tire and sliding non stop.
Trail will erode very quickly and get even shittier.
Not worth the trail sign
Trail is horrible unless you are looking to for a way to justify a visit to the emergency room.
Just braking over your back tire and sliding non stop.
Trail will erode very quickly and get even shittier.
Not worth the trail sign
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