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2,831 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-373 ft
Descent
00:04:32
Avg time
-371 ft
Altitude change
3,784 ft
Altitude min
4,155 ft
Altitude max
4,155 ft
Altitude start
3,786 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-39.9%
Grade max
7.3%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
2,513 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:04:32
Avg time

Uprooted Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Castle Mountain
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #79251 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30375 in E-Biking
    • #88754 in Trail Running
    • #92730 in Hiking
    • #1258 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,864 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,054 in E-Biking
    • #5,142 in Trail Running
    • #4,936 in Hiking
    • #260 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Another of the bewildering number of options out of Montane. If you''re heading up to Hyperventilation, this is definitely the hardest climb. Roots will save your lungs and legs a little longer...

Access Info

Off of Montane.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 159 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,051 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Uprooted Trail Reports

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Jun 13, 2026 @ 10:18am (America/Edmonton)
Jun 13, 2026
Apr 21, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 21, 2026
Dry and riding well
Apr 8, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/Creston)
Apr 8, 2026
reporter The section from the HyperVent intersection down to the powerline is quite snowy. Dry below that.
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
Top section before powerline snow covered, then great.
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on Jun 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to uprooted trailhead (49.481340, -115.043530)

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      5 ★ 20%
      4 ★ 47%
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 13%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Uprooted located?
      Uprooted is located in Castle Mountain, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Castle Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48134, -115.04353.
      ▼ How hard is Uprooted?
      Uprooted is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Uprooted?
      Uprooted has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 373 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,784 ft to 4,155 ft.
      ▼ How long is Uprooted?
      Uprooted is 2,831 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Uprooted?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Uprooted. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Uprooted? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Uprooted are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Uprooted?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Uprooted. The trail is 2,831 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Uprooted?
      Uprooted is a very popular trail. There have been 6,111 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,339 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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