Fernie, BC Travel Guide 2019/2020 | Page 12

Trail life – mountain biking. Spanning the valley around Fernie is a network of over 100 trails from gentle valley rides to fun and challenging cross-country routes and thrilling downhill adventures. Fernie is known for its great singletrack trails, most ridable from town. Whether you’re looking for a quick fitness lap, technical XC loop, exciting descent or a social trail to explore with friends, Fernie has it all. Plus add the dirt jump park, great for pros down to little tykes on run bikes, and the lift access bike park at Fernie Alpine Resort you’ll have days of options. Professional guiding, camps and courses for all ages are available regularly throughout the summer. Need a bike, tune up or intel? Stop by one of the many bike shops. Locals’ recommended routes: • The Easiest Stuff: Great Northern Town Loop along the Elk River, Coal Creek Heritage Trail or the Inclusive Trail • Beginner Mountain Biking: Lazy Lizard or Cemetery Bypass->Kiddy Up ->What’s Up Doc->Cemetery Bypass • XC Favourite: Cemetery Bypass-> What’s Up Doc->Queen V->Eco-Ter- rorist/Boardwalks->Deadfall->Broken Derailler->Sidewinder • Quick Techy Power Trip: Swine Flu or Hedonism->S-Bomb->Brokeback 12 • FBC’s Trail to Ale Challenge: Ride within 24 hours – Project 9, Swine Flu & Hyper Vent/Hyper Ext • Black & Blue All Mtn Combo: Phat Bastard->Mushroom Head->Eric’s Trip • Mt Fernie Prov. Park Up Down & Around: Gorby->Hobbit Trail->Black Forest->Ben Emmett->Sherwoody-> Gorby • DH Classics: Dirt Diggler, Aggravated Assault or 48 Hours