more stats
2,575 ft
Distance
-483 ft
Descent
00:03:30
Avg time
-483 ft
Altitude change
3,677 ft
Altitude min
4,161 ft
Altitude max
4,161 ft
Altitude start
3,678 ft
Altitude end
-18.8%
Grade
-44.8%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
2,575 ft
Distance down
00:03:30
Avg time

Red Sonja (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Mt Fernie
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16879 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1996 in E-Biking
    • #76920 in Trail Running
    • #83532 in Hiking
    • #642 in Snowshoeing
    • #1870 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #816 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #151 in E-Biking
    • #4,459 in Trail Running
    • #4,401 in Hiking
    • #214 in Snowshoeing
    • #161 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

Epic riding - fun, bermy trail back down to Burma Road. Some wooden stunts, including a big launch that gives you the option to jump the gap or ride over the the top.

Access Info

Ride up Phat Bastard onto the powerline and head across as though going to Mushroom Head. Right before the Mushroom Head singletrack starts, the entrance to Red Sonja is immediately on your right.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 240 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,163 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Red Sonja (upper) Trail Reports

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Jul 20, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 20, 2026
Some dry dusty loose corners
Jun 26, 2026 @ 9:36am (America/Creston)
Jun 26, 2026
reporter
Jun 18, 2026 @ 4:37pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 18, 2026
Best shape I have seen it
May 22, 2026 @ 10:45am (America/Creston)
May 22, 2026
reporter Trail is in good shape. A couple of trees leaning in - one just below powerline and another near the bottom.
May 22, 2026 @ 7:19am (America/Edmonton)
May 22, 2026
reporter Lower Sonja has had some persistent seeps from the left bank this spring, and has been closed until now. Lower Sonja is now open but be aware...
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on Jul 20, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.43 (29 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to red-sonja-upper trailhead (49.508560, -115.091000)

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      11 Reviews & Comments

      JeffWeekes
      Large tree down just after the bridge and small climb on the lower part
      Barkbuster007
      Super cool and fun trail the last bit is fun however the last jump by the big burms you get to much Speed I was to late felw off the bike and after I read the comments and the same thing happened so be careful!!!!!!!
      turdull turdull
      Flow-tech, fun! Beware the final straightaway after the bridge, jumps are way too small for trail-speed, particularly the last jump, speed check, then speed check again...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Sonja (upper) located?
      Red Sonja (upper) is located in Mt Fernie, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt Fernie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50856, -115.091.
      ▼ How hard is Red Sonja (upper)?
      Red Sonja (upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Sonja (upper)?
      The trail has 483 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,677 ft to 4,161 ft.
      ▼ How long is Red Sonja (upper)?
      Red Sonja (upper) is 2,575 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Sonja (upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Sonja (upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Sonja (upper)?
      Red Sonja (upper) is best visited during: May - October.
      ▼ How do I access Red Sonja (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Sonja (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Sonja (upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Red Sonja (upper). The trail is 2,575 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Sonja (upper)?
      Red Sonja (upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 7,056 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,178 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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