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860 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:01:00
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
3,351 ft
Altitude min
3,388 ft
Altitude max
3,382 ft
Altitude start
3,353 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
486 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:01:00
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Tendonitis Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Montane Fernie
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24530 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73677 in Trail Running
    • #9968 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Parastone

A fun little add on to the end of Tendonitis that takes you back up toward the main Montane network.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 30, 2026 @ 2:13pm (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.
Jan 2, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Edmonton)
Jan 2, 2026
On December 31, a small dog was killed by a cougar in the lower Montane/Castle area. This is the second such incident in the area over a few week...
Dec 13, 2025 @ 5:26pm (America/Edmonton)
Dec 13, 2025
Cougar aggressive to dogs on Green Alligator. Exercise caution in Montane/Castle area.
Sep 14, 2025 @ 10:47am (America/Creston)
Sep 14, 2025
May 18, 2025 @ 11:50am
May 18, 2025
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Snow Covered
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        Directions to tendonitis-loop trailhead (49.487760, -115.065530)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tendonitis Loop

        Where is Tendonitis Loop located?
        Tendonitis Loop is located in Montane Fernie, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Montane Fernie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48776, -115.06553.
        How hard is Tendonitis Loop?
        Tendonitis Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Tendonitis Loop?
        Tendonitis Loop has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,351 ft to 3,388 ft.
        How long is Tendonitis Loop?
        Tendonitis Loop is 860 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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