Trail life – gentle to epic hikes.
Inspiring alpine and valley views only become more spectacular as you gain elevation on the Rocky Mountain trails encircling Fernie. Explore with family and friends or hire a guide at Island Lake Lodge, Fernie Alpine Resort or Wild Nature Tours.
For big valley views take a half day and head up Mt Fernie or Castle Mountain. When you’ re ready for a bigger adventure, hike the ridge to Polar Peak at Fernie Alpine Resort, summit Three Sisters Mountain from Heiko’ s Trail or take on Fernie’ s newest trail, Goldilocks, from Spineback Trail at Island. Lake Lodge.
Spanning three mountain passes and featuring caves, waterfalls, and alpine meadows, the iconic. Heiko’ s Trail is a challenging full day hike that. culminates at the sublime Island Lake Lodge. Put this on your bucket list!
Community trails offer scenic nature walks and riverside running routes dotted with shady parks, picnic spots and viewpoints for picture-perfect family photos.
Trail runners will be in awe at the diversity of trails that will inspire and challenge. The recent growth in trail running events is a testament to this popular activity.
Recommended hiking trails:
Trail Name Distance Difficulty
Fairy Creek Falls 2 km one-way •
Castle Mountain 4 km one-way •
Mt Fernie 4 km one-way •
Heiko’ s Trail 22 km one-way u
Fernie Alpine Resort
Lost Boys Lookout |
1 km one-way |
• |
Siberia Ridge |
1 km loop |
• |
Polar Peak |
5 km one-way |
u |
Steve Ogle
Island Lake Lodge
Lake & Fir Trails |
2 & 5 km loop |
• |
Old Growth to Lodge |
2.3 km one-way |
• |
Spineback |
3.5 km one-way |
u |
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