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3,304 ft
Distance
295 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:12:07
Avg time
260 ft
Altitude change
3,637 ft
Altitude min
3,908 ft
Altitude max
3,645 ft
Altitude start
3,904 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
48.9%
Grade min
2,224 ft
Distance climb
676 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:12:07
Avg time

Roots Resurrection Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Castle Mountain
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118235 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59795 in E-Biking
    • #119501 in Trail Running
    • #122383 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,118 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,958 in E-Biking
    • #6,758 in Trail Running
    • #6,653 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Life Threatening
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge

From the original old Roots has come the Resurrection. This is an option as you head down Hyperextension, as it allows you (for a brief section of uphill) to get back onto Montane and finish your ride on single track down to the old barn. If you carry on down Hyperextension and then Roots Extension , it takes you onto River Road and then a Coal Creek Road ride back to town.

Caution, as there is a very exposed potential drop off the right hand side (for descenders) not far off the trail. There's a vertical drop to a road. The trail itself isn't that challenging but the consequences of veering off trail could be serious.

Access Info

Keep an eye out on Hyperextension about 3/4 of the way down, immediately after you cross a dirt road, there is a left. Alternatively, turn left on the dirt road and avoid an unpleasantly sharp climb.

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BermsBridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Roots Resurrection Trail Reports

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Oct 30, 2026 @ 12:52pm (America/Edmonton)
2 days
 reporter Exercise caution in area - there was a recent dangerous cougar incident on Off Shift. It's recommended to travel in groups or avoid area entirely....
Oct 24, 2026 @ 8:13am (America/Edmonton)
Oct 24, 2026
 reporter Exercise caution in area - there was a recent dangerous cougar incident on Off Shift. It's recommended to travel in groups or avoid area entirely.
Apr 10, 2026 @ 12:44pm (America/Creston)
Apr 10, 2026
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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.
Mar 28, 2026 @ 1:56pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 28, 2026
Rutted in areas.
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on Oct 30, 2026
Avg: 3.44 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      superacingurl superacingurl
      Use to love this trail when it was reborn, rode it a fair bit in 2019, I even helped on a dig night to fix it, but sadly no one rides it anymore and therefor has become overgrown and very loose dirt (from no traffic). Rode it today, sad to see. But great views still prevalent!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Roots Resurrection located?
      Roots Resurrection is located in Castle Mountain, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Castle Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48953, -115.04672.
      ▼ How hard is Roots Resurrection?
      Roots Resurrection is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roots Resurrection?
      Roots Resurrection has 295 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,637 ft to 3,908 ft.
      ▼ Is Roots Resurrection a point to point trail?
      Roots Resurrection is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Roots Resurrection?
      Roots Resurrection is 3,304 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roots Resurrection?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Roots Resurrection. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Roots Resurrection?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Roots Resurrection are:
      • July (13 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Roots Resurrection? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roots Resurrection are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Roots Resurrection?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Roots Resurrection. The trail is 3,304 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Roots Resurrection?
      Roots Resurrection is a moderately popular trail. There have been 783 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 761 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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