Fernie BC Travel Guide, Summer 2023 Summer 2023 | Page 10

Trail life – hike , walk & run .
Inspiring alpine and valley views only become more spectacular as you gain elevation on the Rocky Mountain trails encircling Fernie . A half-day hike on Mt . Fernie is quickly rewarded with big valley views . For a full-day adventure , hike the ridge to Polar Peak , summit Three Sisters Mountain or take Heiko ’ s Trail to Island Lake Lodge or Mt . Fernie .
For a gentler tour , community trails offer scenic nature walks and riverside running routes dotted with shaded parks , picnic spots and picture-perfect viewpoints . The Fernie Valley Pathway links the Visitor Information Centre and Maiden Lake through Annex Park to the Mount Fernie Provincial Park with 5.3km of paved , inclusive trails suitable for all users . Easy Beaver – The Adaptive Trail , located in the Montane area , is a gentle grade route for walking and biking and is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs with sturdy tyres . Stop by the Visitor Information Centre for maps and more information . Download the Trailforks app to access offline trail maps .
Fernie Alpine Resort
Recommended hiking trails :
Trail Name
Distance
Difficulty
Fairy Creek Falls
5 km return
Montane Hut
7 km return
Mt Fernie
8 km return
Mt Proctor Trail
20 km loop
Lost Boys Lookout
2 km return
Siberia Ridge
1 km loop
Polar Peak
10 km return
Lake & Fir Trails 2 & 5 km loop •
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Island Lake Lodge
Old Growth to Lodge
2.3 km one-way
Spineback-Goldilocks
10 km return