more stats
3,100 ft
Distance
138 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:10:04
Avg time
61 ft
Altitude change
4,500 ft
Altitude min
4,580 ft
Altitude max
4,506 ft
Altitude start
4,567 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
37.8%
Grade min
1,470 ft
Distance climb
1,253 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:10:04
Avg time

Open Fire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sparwood Ridge
    Sparwood, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #208098 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33044 in E-Biking
    • #132593 in Trail Running
    • #148936 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #8,723 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,242 in E-Biking
    • #7,587 in Trail Running
    • #8,954 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer and Winter
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Teck Coal

Scenic trail with great views of the Elk Valley. Good option to bypass the CBC Rd.

Access Info

Connection off CBC Rd.

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Trail Supporters

  • Teck Coal
    since 2024
    Sponsor
  • Columbia Basin Trust
    Columbia Basin Trust
    since 2024
    Sponsor
  • Backcountry Trail Experts
    since 2024
    Builder

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 39 miles average
6 Months
  • 72 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 172 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Open Fire located?
      Open Fire is located in Sparwood Ridge, Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sparwood Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.70603, -114.87549.
      ▼ How hard is Open Fire?
      Open Fire is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Open Fire?
      Open Fire has 138 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,500 ft to 4,580 ft.
      ▼ How long is Open Fire?
      Open Fire is 3,100 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Open Fire?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Open Fire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Open Fire?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Open Fire are:
      • August (26 activities)
      • September (26 activities)
      • October (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Open Fire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Open Fire are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Open Fire?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Open Fire. The trail is 3,100 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Open Fire?
      Open Fire is a very popular trail. There have been 348 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 397 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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