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ISLAND LAKE LODGE

Fir Trail

Cabin Ridge HikingTrail

THUNDER MEADOWS

Old Growth Hiking Trail

ORCA

Tamarack Hiking Trail

OLD GROWTH PARKING LOT

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Snap QR code for more details on Heiko ’ s Trail .

BIG STEEP MOTHER

Lazy

Lizard

Heiko ’ s Hiking Trail

ISLAND LAKE LODGE

LIZARD LAKE

Project 9

CEDAR VALLEY RD

BISARO CAVE

POWERLINE

Rail

Trail

Heiko ’ s Hiking Trail

Stupid

Project 9

Stumpy

Lizard Lake Hiking Trail

Three Sisters Summit Trail

Heiko ’ s Rocky Road Hiking Trail

Stupid Traverse

Lazy

Verboten

Lizard

Snake Bite

POLAR PEAK

Gorby

Brokeback

Heiko ’ s Hiking

Three Sisters Hiking Trail

RED

TREE

MOUNT FERNIE

ROAD

HAULBACK T-BAR

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Megahurtz

Brokeback

S-Bomb

S-Bomb

Gorby

N ew Goat

BOOM CHAIR

BEAR CHAIR

THREE SISTERS

UPPER FALLS

( Seasonal Only Late Spring- Mid-Summer )

GORBY BRIDGE

Old Mt Fernie Trail

Assassin

Moc-

Lactic Ridge

Hedonism

Mushroom Head

Mount Proctor Hiking Trail

Mount Fernie Hiking Trail

Moccasin

Mushroom Head

Stove Trail

Lazy Lizard Connector

Old Go at

POLAR PEAK

View

Trail

km 5.7

( FAR )

FERNIE ALPINE RESORT

WHITE PASS

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Sherwoody

Happy

Black Forest

Trail Trailhead 4 X 4 ROAD

PROCTOR TARN ( small alpine lake )

Lizard Creek Trail

MT FERNIE PROVINCIAL PARK

POWERLINE

Woody

km 9.4

Mount Proctor Hiking Trail

Eric ’ s

Gilmar

Trip

Dem Bones

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Stove Creek

Galloway

Stumpy Wood

TIMBER CHAIR

Red Sonja

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Ben Emmet

Boom Creek

DEER CHAIR

MOUNT PROCTOR

20km Loop from Visitor Centre

MOUNT FERNIE

Fairy

Phat Bastard

Black Betty

Blue Betty

Mic Mac

Creek

Purple Monkey Dishwasher

Elk Valley Nordic Centre

Ben Emmet

ELK CHAIR

FAIRY CREEK FALLS ( LOWER FALLS ) km 2.5

PRIVATE ROADS

ANDERSON ROAD

The Cedars

OLIVIA CRE EK ROAD

MT PROCTOR SUMMIT

Mount Proctor Hiking Tra

Mount Fernie

Hiking Trail

POWERLINE

BURMA ROAD

More Cowbell

Fernie Valley Pathway

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LIZARD CREEK

km 11.7

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ELK RIVER

HELI PAD

JAMES WHITE PARK

To Fernie Alpine Resort

LIZARD CREEK BRIDGE

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Great Northern Trail

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Swine

Mad Cow

ROAD

Swine Flu

Mad Cow

Y ' Ed dy

Alpine Trails

Fernie Valley Pathway

Thomson Park

West Fernie

km 17

Cowbell

More

Mountview ( The Airport )

Swine Climb

Parkland Terrace

Sparling East Park

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Annex

Swine Flu

Historic Downtown

Carpal Tunnel

Great Northern Trail

MAIDEN LAKE

FERNIE

Dogwood Park

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Riverside

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Crown Lookout km 14.4

COKATO ROAD

FAIRY CREEK

AQUATIC CENTRE

Tendonitis

Luna

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MONTANE

PARKWAY

SLALOM DRIVE

CASTLE RD

Montane Blue

Marlu

Green Alligator

To Cranbrook

Dairy Run

Elk Valley Trail

CEMETERY

Beaver

Easy

Carpal Tunnel

POWERLINE

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BRICKER ’ S ROAD

Ridgemont

Cemetery

Easy

By-Pass

MONTANE

Connector

Beaver

ELK RIVER

Uprooted

POWERLINEEasy Beaver

Marlu

Montane Blue

RIVER ROAD - CLOSED

TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC

Ruby

COKATO ROAD

New Roots

What ’ s Up Doc

Space Unicorn

B o ond a burra

Old Roots

Snoop Lion

Hosmer Mountain Trail

HARTLEY LAKE ROAD

DICKEN ROAD

ELK RIVER

Kiddy Up

Kiddy Down

Sidewinder

Lower

Space Unicorn

Uprooted

Queen

COAL CREEK

RIVER ROAD

Old Stumpy

Roxy

V

Roller

Trans Canada Trail

MOUNT HOSMER

Eco-Terrorist

RIDGEMONT RD

EVT / TCT

RIVER ROAD - CLOSED

Resurrection

– CLOSED TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC

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TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC

Trans Canada Trail

Eric ’ s Trail

Hy perextention

South Castle

To Sparwood and Alberta

Broken

Derailleur

Split Decision

Hyper

Ventilation

Today ’ s Special

Green Matador

Oh Dear

Deadfall

FERNIE RIDGE

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Smooth Salamander

FloReka

Lower

Castle Ro cks

SHUTTLE ROAD

R-Trail

South Castle

48 Hours

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Dopamine

Kid ’ s Stuff

FloReka

SPUR 1

Blue Matador

Deadfall Down

Southern Comfort

3 Kings

( Gravel Road High Clearance Vehicles Only )

Little Chainring

Big Trouble

BRANCH B

FloReka

Elk Valley Trail

ROAD

RIFLE RANGE

Up

POWERLINE RD

Trail Dogs

Kushier

Kush

SPUR 2

Contra

RIFLE RANGE

HARTLEY LAKE ROAD

- Coal Disco very Trail

Dog

TR3

Kushiest

Loose

Change

Kushin

Bear Chutes

3

SPUR

DECOMMISSIONED LOGGING

ROAD

Fernie Ridge Hiking Trail

CASTLE MOUNTAIN

RIDGEMONT RD

CLOSED TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC

Fernie Ridge Hiking Trail

Coal

COAL CREEK

Dirt Diggler

Trans Canada Trail

Creek Heritage Trail

MORRISSEY RIDGE

Al Matador

Big Money

COAL CREEK ROAD

MICROWAVE TOWERS

Trans Canada Trail - Fernie to Hosmer

Porky Blue

HOSMER

Due to the heavy rains and flooding event in November 2021 causing road damage , River Road is closed to vehicle access . Trails above River Road , such as Roots , Hyper , Resurrection , can be accessed via the Montane Trails or biking / hiking up EVT / TCT / River Road .

BRIDGE WASHED OUT IN NOVEMBER 2021 FLOODING EVENT . NO VEHICLE ACCESS PAST THIS POINT .

Coal Creek Road was damaged during the November 2021 rains and flooding event . There is no vehicle access to Matheson Falls , the Microwave Towers , Dirt Diggler or Al Matador .

MATHESON CREEK ROAD

Thank you to all land owners

Ktunaxa Nation

East Kootenay Land Corporation

The Corporation of the City of Fernie

CRE Brickers LP

Parastone Developments Ltd . ( Agent for Ridgemont Holdings )

Montane Developments Ltd .

Galloway Lumber Company Ltd .

Shoesmith Enterprises Ltd .

Trans Canada Trail - Hosmer to Sparwood

Island Lake Holdings Ltd .

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies

Cedars Community Developments Inc .

Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of British Columbia

CanWel Timber Ltd .

Tarah and Thomas Leggott

Cindy Mylrea and Brian Whitney

Karl Edward Ehrler & Christine Francis Jaegli

Steve Whelan

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250.423.2426

( On Leash )

= Lifts Closed for Summer = Lift Open for Summer

Uphill Enduro Route

Uphill Route - DH Access Points

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Fernie Alpine Resort offers lift access in the summer months ( late June to early September ) with 37 mountain biking trails and a variety of hiking trails . Trail maps are

Multi-Use Trails

• Various hiking trails for all levels . Open to the public late June to September .

• Biking only allowed on Rail Trail and Lazy Lizard Trail . Vehicle shuttling for biking not permitted past lower parking lot .

• During non-operational days and private functions there is no motorized road access or services available . Day visitors and hikers finishing Heiko ’ s at Island Lake , please plan your trips accordingly .

• Visit islandlakelodge . com for daily operational calendar or call 250-423-3700 for information .

FERNIE RIDGE ( AKA RIDGEMONT )

For a quick yet satisfying loop , start at the Cemetery By-Pass trailhead , continue up Kiddy Up , Queen-V and hit the boardwalks on Eco-Terrorist . Head over to Deadfall and at 4-Corners hang a right on R-Trail . Cross the road to find the Kid ’ s Stuff trailhead , take Eric ’ s Trail , turn right on Roxy Roller , and finally Space Unicorn for some more downhill fun . This loop can be configured many different ways depending on time or ability .

MONTANE

JUMPING SKILLS ARE REQUIRED

Start at Coal Creek / Montane Trailhead - Montane Blue will take you on a great 11km single track loop . Or head out on Montane Blue to

TRAILS LISTED ABOVE ARE RANKED IN ORDER OF DIFFICULTY

Lower Uprooted , then go straight on ForEvyr , turn left up Ruby ’ s

Freeride trails contain machine-cut and man-made features like

Way dirt jumps to , boxes climb , gaps New , narrow Roots surfaces ,. wall When rides and in berms Montane . be sure to relax and enjoy the spectacular views at the hut !

FREERIDE

TRAIL PROGRESSION

SWINE FLU

Start from the Fernie TECHNICAL Visitor Centre and follow the signs for

Swine Flu . Then the fun starts ! A technical ascent with challenging switchbacks leads to the top with amazing views of Fernie . Have a

Technical trails embrace the rugged shape and terrain of the mountain and contain technical obstacles and stunts such as rocks , roots , logs and drops . Technical trails can contain Freeride features . quick TRAILS LISTED rest on BELOW the ARE bench RANKED , IN lower ORDER OF your DIFFICULTY seat and take off on some of

Fernie ’ s best downhill . Well worth the climb !

# 3 / 4 BOOM / CEDAR # 16 HOBBITS TRAIL # 26 LIL ‘ MISS BUFF IT # 18 HONEY BEE # 22 HOLLOW TREE # 23 HOLO BIKE

# 25 FAR OUT # 36 EWOK

# 31 LOWER BC CUP # 14 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

# 37A / B / C TNT / COMMUNICATION

BREAKDOWN / ROCKSTAR # 21 PHAT LARRY ’ S # 24 ALTERNATE FLIGHT PATTERN # 7 WILL POWER # 8 TRAC II / TRAC III

# 9 PLAYGROUND # 9A CASE CLOSED # 28 NEVERLAND # 38 CATS PYJAMAS # 11 KODIAK KARNAGE

MT FERNIE

Short on time but want a challenge ? Head up Phat Bastard and down Red Sonya . Want a longer challenge continue from the top of Phat Bastard and up Mushroom Head and down its other side to continue down Dem Bones into Mt Fernie Provincial Park , ride back into town . Another great loop in the Park is to take Gorby to Old Goat , continue on Happy Gilmar and stay left to complete the loop with Sherwoody . For those that love a steep climb or grunt , Project 9 is a must-do Fernie classic . The downhill is so worth it , and a great challenge for the intermediate to expert rider .

Local trail organizations work collaboratively with a multitude of stakeholders such as government , private landowners , Tourism Fernie , outdoor recreation groups and others to enhance , maintain and support Fernie ’ s trail network for both locals and visitors . Access to most trails in Fernie is free but it takes a lot to maintain and develop them . Many trails in Fernie are on private land with permission by the landowners .

Please be respectful and appreciative of the landowners for allowing public access on their land . Only maintenance of the trail system is allowed by designated trail groups . No new trails can be constructed without written permission from the landowners .

Please support local trails by donating or coming a member of the various groups . See QR codes and websites on this map for further details .

While enjoying the trails :

Please consider biking to trailhead instead of driving as most trails are close to town .

DOWNHILL ANYONE ?

For those of you who love a good DH head over to the Morrissey Ridge shuttle zone for a ride down 3 Kings , Blue Matador or 48 hrs .

Alternatively , hit the Fernie Alpine Resort Lift-Access Bike Park or if you ’ re into flow trails definitely check out Contra and Trail Dogs .

• All single-track surrounding Fernie is non-motorized use only apart from Class 1 E-bikes .

• Respect wildlife , make noise and keep dogs under close control , some trails may require dogs to be on a leash .

• Respect other trail users .

• Adhere to any posted signage .

• Hike , run , ride within your limits . The further you are away from town the longer

• Before you head out be prepared ( AdventureSmart . ca ) and tell someone where you ’ re going and when you ’ ll be back . Check-in with them when you are back .

• In case of emergency call 911 if you have cell service where you are . Have a back-up plan for venturing out where they may not be cell service .

2023

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Fernie is a community full of history , arts , culture , amazing outdoors and great people . Be in the know on everything Fernie by visiting TourismFernie . com . Support local businesses this season and be sure to purchase local trail passes or donate to the various trail organizations .

Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies , Fernie is a small mountain town with big mountain views . Located an hour east of Cranbrook , BC and three hours southwest of Calgary , AB .

FAIRY CREEK FALLS

Distance : 5km return (~ 1-2 hrs ) Elevation Gain : 120m Difficulty : Easy / Moderate

This easier , family-friendly hike with short ups and downs starts from the Fernie Visitor Centre on Highway 3 and follows the creek to a waterfall . This trail is part of the Mount Proctor Trail . Dogs are allowed if under control and preferably leashed . For those up for the challenge , continue 2km further up the trail to a 2nd waterfall lookout with a picnic table ( waterfall is seasonal , early to mid-summer ). This extension is more difficult and makes the return hike to the Visitor Centre 11km return / half-day .

MOUNT PROCTOR TRAIL

Distance : 20km loop (~ 8-11hrs ) Elevation Gain : 1500m Difficulty : Very Difficult A challenging , yet spectacular full day hike with an easy start and finish location - Fernie Visitor Centre . Features amazing views , a ridge walk , waterfalls , alpine meadows , a tarn ( glacier formed lake ) and the summit . The trail can be hiked in either direction , but the ridge section is less difficult in the counter-clockwise direction . Best done as a long day hike . This is wilderness terrain with minimal

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MOUNT FERNIE TRAIL

Distance : 8km return (~ 3-5 hrs ) Elevation Gain : 910m Difficulty : Moderate / Difficult This is a steep hike , but the views are worth the effort . Turnaround at the bench for an easier hike or climb further to the peak for a challenge . At the top of Mount Fernie Trail hikers can extend their hike another 8km return from top of Mount Fernie by taking Rocky Road Trail to Heiko ’ s Trail junction and back , creating a full day option . Access the Mount Fernie Trail park ( respectful of neighbours and others ) at the end of Canyon Trail , a street in Alpine Trails neighbourhood . A short walk up past the gate , head right at junction , trailhead a short walk on the left .

HEIKO ’ S TRAIL

Distance : 20km point-to-point (~ 8-11hrs ) Elevation Gain : 887m Difficulty : Very Difficult An epic hiking trail with over 20km of ups and downs through stunning alpine meadows and over rocky passes . See waterfalls , pristine forests and Bisaro Cave . Best done as a long day hike , this trail can be started or finished from either end - the Hartley Road side or the Island Lake Lodge side . Another great alternative is to access Heiko ’ s via Mount Fernie Trail , then pick which direction to go out . This is wilderness terrain with no cell reception and abundant wildlife . ‘ Leave no trace ’ wilderness camping is allowed approximately 1km north of the Three Sisters Pass ( pit toilet , water and bear hang wire at that location ). Adding the hike up Three Sisters is an option for those wilderness camping . Please do not have campfires in slow growing sensitive alpine areas .

MOUNT HOSMER TRAIL

Distance : 8km return (~ 3-5 hrs ) Elevation Gain : 910m Difficulty : Moderate / Difficult A steep hike up to the smaller peak just below the summit , with wonderful views back to Fernie and onto the back of Mount Hosmer and the Three Sisters . The actual summit of Mount Hosmer requires significant risk and exposure to reach . Access to this trail is off of Hartley Road . This is wilderness terrain with no cell reception and abundant wildlife , please plan ahead .

ISLAND LAKE LODGE

Various hiking trails for all levels . Open to the public late June to September . Some days have restricted motorized access for private functions or non-operational days . Visit islandlakelodge . com for daily operational calendar or call 250-423-3700 for information . See area trail map to the right .

FERNIE ALPINE RESORT

Various hiking trails and tours , lift-access hiking , biking and sightseeing . Open late June to early September . Visit skifernie . com or call 250-423-4655 . See area trail map to the right .

ADDITIONAL EASY HIKES

• Community Trail along Elk River

• Mount Fernie Provincial Park

• Montane & Easy Beaver Trail to Montane Hut

• Fernie Valley Pathway ( paved trail from the Visitor Centre to Mt Fernie Park Road ~ 5.2km one way )

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We live within the wild , and it is essential that all who enjoy this environment , keep it pristine . We support Leave No Trace , Wildsafe BC and AdventureSmart for a great experience on the trails .

• Plan ahead & be prepared .

• Stick to designated trails only .

• Dispose of waste properly . Pack in . Pack out .

• Leave what you find .

• Respect wildlife & know what to do when you encounter it .

• Be considerate of others .

Class 1 e-bike ’ s are allowed on trails . A Class 1 e-bike means a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling ( pedal assist ) and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches 32 kilometres per hour and has a maximum continuous wattage output of 500 watts .

Cycling Without Age is a non-profit international volunteer organization that takes elderly and less abled citizens out for free bike rides in specialized bikes called trishaws . Book a ride at 250-278-9773 . Rides are free and about an hour long . cyclingwithoutagefernie . bike

Trails in and around Fernie are as prevalent and deeply rooted as the area ’ s history . Locals and visitors continue to share a passion for enjoying the outdoors thanks to a diversity of old and new trails . With hundreds of trails to explore and winter trail use growing in popularity each year your support is essential . Most trails are maintained by volunteers through multiple trail organizations . Be sure to buy trail passes and / or donate to the various trail organizations to show your love and appreciation for all the hard work they do !

FERNIE TRAILS ALLIANCE ( FTA )

FTA builds , maintains and enhances trails through land use agreements with the Crown , BC Parks , Canwel , City of Fernie , Island Lake Lodge and multiple other private land owners to ensure public access year-round . Use this QR code to purchase your Fernie Trails Pass and support the trails the FTA manages .

COAL CREEK HERITAGE SOCIETY ( CCHS )

CCHS holds agreements with the land owners to build , maintain and manage the trail networks on Montane and Fernie Ridge for summer and winter public use . Please donate to help support these trails by using this QR code .

Be in the know on everything Fernie .

Lodging - Activities - Events - Dining - Nightlife

Local Trail Events in 2023 Visit FernieEvents . com

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FERNIE TRAILS ALLIANCE

tourismfernie . com fernietrailsalliance . com coalcreekheritagesociety . com fernietrails . com skifernie . com

islandlakelodge . com

bikefernie . ca

stagleaprunning . com

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Credits : Cartography : Pat Gilmar , Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club ; Trail map design : Claris Media Photos : Matt Kuhn , Vince Mo , Tourism Fernie , Nick Nault

• Toonie Tuesdays Races

• SCOTT Wednesday Youth Races

• SCOTT Thursday Night Race Series

• Fernie Gravel Grind - June

• Canada Cup DH Race - July

• Elk Valley Ultra - July

• Singletrack 6 - July

• TransRockies Gravel Royale - August

• WAM BAM Dirt Jump Jam - September

• Fernie Half Marathon & 10km - October

• High Roller MTB Event – October