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3,100 ft
Distance
138 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
4,580 ft
High Point
61 ft
Altitude change
4,500 ft
Altitude min
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
Open Fire Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSparwood Ridge
Sparwood, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonSummer and Winter
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Year Opened2024
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Land OwnerTeck Coal
Scenic trail with great views of the Elk Valley. Good option to bypass the CBC Rd.
Access Info
Connection off CBC Rd.
Trail Supporters
- Teck Coal
since 2024Sponsor 
Columbia Basin Trust
since 2024Sponsor- Backcountry Trail Experts
since 2024Builder
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 35 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 134 rides
- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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(49.706030, -114.875490)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Fire
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long is Open Fire?
Open Fire is 3,100 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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