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935 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:02:19
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
3,328 ft
Altitude min
3,363 ft
Altitude max
3,328 ft
Altitude start
3,353 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
433 ft
Distance climb
217 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:02:19
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Practice loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fernie
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60241 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49675 in Trail Running
    • #108196 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Located near the staging area and bike park, the practice loop is a great place for beginners to practice and for those new to Biking to know if they are ready for our easier trails.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 rides
  • 13 miles average
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  • 56 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 19, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Practice loop

        ▼ Where is Practice loop located?
        Practice loop is located in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Fernie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.49945, -115.06097.
        ▼ How hard is Practice loop?
        Practice loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Practice loop?
        Practice loop has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,328 ft to 3,363 ft.
        ▼ Is Practice loop a point to point trail?
        Practice loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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