more stats
4,193 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-1,207 ft
Descent
4,904 ft
High Point
-1,201 ft
Altitude change
3,695 ft
Altitude min
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

Off Shift Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Castle Mountain
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2025

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 29 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Off Shift Trail Reports

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May 25, 2026 @ 1:06pm (America/Edmonton)
May 25, 2026
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.
Oct 2, 2025 @ 8:37am (America/Edmonton)
Oct 2, 2025
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Status:
on May 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      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 Frown

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Off Shift located?
      Off Shift is located in Castle Mountain, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Castle Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48173, -115.03308.
      ▼ How hard is Off Shift?
      Off Shift is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 28.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Off Shift?
      Off Shift has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,207 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,695 ft to 4,904 ft.
      ▼ Is Off Shift a point to point trail?
      Yes, Off Shift is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Off Shift?
      Off Shift is 4,193 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Off Shift?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Off Shift. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Off Shift? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Off Shift are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Off Shift?
      Off Shift is a moderately popular trail. There have been 90 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 95 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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