This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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779 ft
Distance
-183 ft
Descent
00:02:33
Avg time
-183 ft
Altitude change
4,031 ft
Altitude min
4,214 ft
Altitude max
4,214 ft
Altitude start
4,031 ft
Altitude end
-40.692%
Grade max
-14.293%
Grade min
779 ft
Distance down
00:02:33
Avg time

Upper Splitting Bears Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Ridgemont/Fernie Ridge
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    Pollyco

Steep drop in to start either Splitting Bears (head left onto SB) or keep straight down onto Kids Stuff.

Access Info

Accessed from the Bear Chutes road, just before the start of the climb to Big Money. Trail descends steeply down the right hand bank of the road.

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Drops

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2014
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Upper Splitting... Trail Reports

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Jul 1, 2022 @ 6:43am
Jul 1, 2022
You can bushwhack it onto the road
Jan 15, 2020 @ 2:06pm
Jan 15, 2020
 reporter Landowner confirmed at 1500 on Jan 15, 2020, no public access
Jan 15, 2020 @ 1:58pm
Jan 15, 2020
 reporter No say by landowner. Trails are considered open until further update
Jan 10, 2020 @ 12:45pm
Jan 10, 2020
Trail is closed indefinitely
Oct 9, 2018 @ 11:08am
Oct 9, 2018
 reporter Closed for Wildfire Mitigation
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on Jul 1, 2022
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Splitting Bears located?
      Upper Splitting Bears 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 49.50986, -115.02837.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Splitting Bears?
      Upper Splitting Bears is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Splitting Bears?
      The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,031 ft to 4,214 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Splitting Bears a point to point trail?
      Upper Splitting Bears is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Splitting Bears?
      Upper Splitting Bears is 779 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Splitting Bears?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Splitting Bears. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Splitting Bears? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Splitting Bears are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Splitting Bears?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Splitting Bears. The trail is 779 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Splitting Bears?
      Upper Splitting Bears is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 298 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 276 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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