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3,127 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:10:51
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
4,016 ft
Altitude min
4,067 ft
Altitude max
4,034 ft
Altitude start
4,068 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
1,804 ft
Distance climb
958 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:10:51
Avg time

R-Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Ridgemont
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #52902 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42335 in E-Biking
    • #62515 in Trail Running
    • #98356 in Hiking
    • #3157 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A firm favourite for anyone up in Ridgemont. Roots, twisty, flowy. A couple of low consequence skinnies along the way.

Access Info

Either from the 4 Corners, or from Ridgemont Road.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 17 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 294 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,598 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Jul 10, 2026 @ 7:45am (America/Creston)
Jul 10, 2026
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Jun 26, 2026 @ 5:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 25, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 25, 2026
 reporter This trail is scheduled to be used as part of the Singletrack 3 race course on Friday June 26. There are over 500 racers in the race so the area...
Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Creston)
Jun 13, 2026
 reporter In great shape. One of the best trails ever.
Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:58am (America/Edmonton)
Apr 10, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About R-Trail

        ▼ Where is R-Trail located?
        R-Trail is located in Ridgemont, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51929, -115.02972.
        ▼ How hard is R-Trail?
        R-Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for R-Trail?
        R-Trail has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,016 ft to 4,067 ft.
        ▼ Is R-Trail a point to point trail?
        R-Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is R-Trail?
        R-Trail is 3,127 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on R-Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on R-Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride R-Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride R-Trail are:
        • July (218 activities)
        • June (163 activities)
        • August (153 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access R-Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to R-Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride R-Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride R-Trail. The trail is 3,127 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is R-Trail?
        R-Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 7,570 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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