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Mount Proctor
Fairy Creek Falls
Distance : 5km ( return ) Avg . Time : 1.5hrs
Elevation Gain : 120m Difficulty : Easy
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Montane
Montane Blue / Marlu Loop
Distance : 10km Avg . Time : 4hrs
Elevation Gain : 141m Difficulty : Moderate
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Mount Fernie Provincial Park
Stove Trail / Dem Bones Loop
Distance : 4.5km Avg . Time : 2hrs
Elevation Gain : 194m Difficulty : Moderate
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4 Fernie Alpine Resort
Double Creek Loop
Distance : 3km ( return ) Avg . Time : 1hrs
Elevation Gain : 123m Difficulty : Moderate
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Fairy Creek Falls trail follows Fairy Creek to a picturesque waterfall laced with intricate icicle formations . This gently rolling trail has some short steep sections and explores the lower slope of Mount Proctor through meadows and forest .
Follow the signed trail markers to reach the falls and a viewing bench . Use caution and check trail conditions in advance .
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This multi-use trail includes forested sections which open up to wide valley views of the spectacular Lizard Range . At the
Montane Hut you can relax and savour the surrounding landscape from the viewpoint bench and warm up inside the hut . These trails are within private property with access granted by Parastone Developments .
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The combination of these two popular trails form a single-track loop within the mature forest of Mount Fernie
Provincial Park . While these trails can be enjoyed in either direction , most commonly start uphill with Stove Trail and return downhill on Dem Bones . This multi-use loop is also popular with fat bikers , so be aware of other users on the trail .
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The trail begins with a consistent uphill stretch on groomed terrain , then transitioning into a lovely singletrack loop through a mature forest of Larch and Cedar trees . This multi-use trail also includes several bridged creek crossings .
The trail begins from the south corner of Parking Lot # 4 at
Fernie Alpine Resort .
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Swine Flu
Distance : 7.5km ( return ) Duration : 3hrs
Elevation Gain : 337m Difficulty : Moderate
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Hyperventilation Bench
Distance : 7.5km Duration : 3hrs
Elevation Gain : 250m Difficulty : Advanced
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Hedonism & Brokeback Loop
Distance : 5.5km Duration : 2.5hrs
Elevation Gain : 207m Difficulty : Advanced
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Hobbit ’ s Trail / FAR Out / Honeybee
Distance : approx 4km ( return ) Duration : 2hrs
Elevation Gain : 82m Difficulty : Moderate
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A local favourite in the summer for bikers , this trail rewards snowshoers with elevated , wide-open view of the Fernie townsite , the valley , and surrounding mountains . As this trail is located within a livestock tenure , dogs are not permitted . Upon reaching the viewpoint bench , return the way you came , past this point the terrain poses an avalanche risk .
Location & Details
Park at the Visitor Centre located at 102 Commerce Road on Hwy # 3 , east of town . The trailhead is marked with a large sign in the parking lot and is the starting point for both trails from behind the Centre .
Did you know …. The Fernie Visitor Centre is located at the base of this trailhead and offers comprehensive information about Fernie , free Wifi , indoor washrooms and locally produced gifts & artwork . Check website for hours of operation .
If looking for additional cardio and views , continue on from the Montane Hut to Roots and Hyperventilation to the viewpoint bench . Return back down Hyperventilation , branching onto Uprooted until meeting up again with Montane Blue .
Location & Details
From downtown , drive past the Fernie Aquatic Centre and turn left onto Coal Creek Road . There is a parking lot along the road on your right . The trailhead begins after the bridge over Coal Creek , follow the multi-use trail sign markers for Montane Blue . The trail comes to a ‘ Y ’ ( forming the loop ), head to the right for approx . 1km until reaching the intersection to Marlu . Continue on the Marlu trail for an additional 3kms until reaching the Montane Hut . Reconnect to the Montane Blue trail just past the hut on the uphill side , following it back to the parking lot ( approx . 5km ).
Head out on the connector trail and within 100m the junction for Hedonism will beon the left . The trail offers a steady , uphill climb through the forest until reaching Powerline Road . Turn left and remain on this road for approx . 1km until it meets Brokeback for the descent . Turn left onto the Lazy Lizard Connector for another 1.5km and return to the parking lot .
Location & Details
Proceed to Mt Fernie Provincial Park , located 3 km ’ s west of Fernie off Hwy 3 . After turning onto Mt . Fernie Park Road , continue a short ways along until reaching a designated parking lot on the right-hand side .
Did you know …. there are a variety of short family friendly trails within the campground to explore . Lizard Creek flows through the park before forming a beautiful waterfall , accessible just off the main day-use parking lot .
From the resort , this wide groomed trail begins just past the Elk Chair and crossing over Highline Drive before continuing into the forest . Hobbit ’ s Trail winds gently uphill to the Boomerang Chair , then changing to single-track on FAR Out . Return downhill on Honeybee back to Hobbit ’ s Trail to the base .
Location & Details
If arriving by vehicle , parking is available at Fernie Alpine Resort . The trail starts just past the resort ’ s Village Base area , beside the Elk Chair . Take caution where the trail crosses the Highline Drive roadway and then continues on the other side .
Did you know …. Fernie Alpine Resort is a world-renowned downhill ski resort , complete with on-mountain dining and accommodation options . Additional trails for cross-country skiing and fat biking are also accessible from the base area .