more stats
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
-27.5%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
1,765 ft
Distance climb
958 ft
Distance down
407 ft
Distance flat
00:10:51
Avg time

R-Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 70 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #67559 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20338 in E-Biking
    • #114265 in Trail Running
    • #144838 in Hiking
    • #20185 in Snowshoeing
    • #10983 in Nordic Skiing
    • #5887 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,291 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,326 in E-Biking
    • #6,471 in Trail Running
    • #8,544 in Hiking
    • #1,309 in Snowshoeing
    • #893 in Nordic Skiing
    • #381 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Pollyco

Connects from 4 Corners junction to the favorite descent trails in the True Blue Zone of Fernie Ridge - Ridgemont. Has been nicely shaped up in 2025 and 2026 for a cleaner flow for intermediate riders.

Access Info

Either from the 4 Corners, or from Ridgemont Road.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 17 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 374 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,688 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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R-Trail Trail Reports

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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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Avg: 3.68 (10 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is R-Trail located?
      R-Trail is located in Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 7,842 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,714 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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