Fernie

370 km of singletrack plus a chairlift bike park.

The Fernie Trails Alliance maintains about 370 km of multi-use trails that climb straight out of town onto Mount Fernie, Ridgemont and Castle Mountain, and Fernie Alpine Resort adds lift-served downhill on the Elk and Timber chairs. Pair long pedal days with a few bike park laps, then finish at the brewery. It suits fit trail riders and mixed groups who want both styles in one trip.

At a glance

Trails maintained

~370 km (FTA)

Lift-served

Elk Chair daily, Timber Chair weekends

Uphill route

Signed climb to the bike park; e-bikes welcome

Late nights

Elk Chair to 7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

What’s here

• Lift-served
• Downhill
• Flow trails
• Cross-country
• Enduro
• E-bikes allowed
• Bike rentals
• Lessons and camps
• Races and festivals

Rentals, guides and shops

• Fernie Alpine Resort bike rentals

  Downhill and cross-country bike rentals at the base, with lift ticket packages.

• Gearhub Sports

  Elk Valley bike shop for parts, service and local advice.

• Fernie Trails Alliance

  Sells the voluntary trails pass and runs events like the High Roller poker ride.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• RaceOct 3, 2026 (annual)Past

  Fernie High Roller

  A self-powered poker-run ride or run around Fernie’s peaks: punch a card at the top of each trail to build your hand, with a short Mini Roller for kids.

Where to stay

• slopesideLizard Creek Lodge

  Upscale lodge at the resort with an outdoor pool, hot tubs and Névé Spa.

  Resort base
• slopesideFernie Slopeside Lodge

  Affordable rooms at the base, steps from the Elk Chair.

  Resort base
• hotelPark Place Lodge

  Locally owned hotel in town, close to the trailheads.

  Town
• hostelRaging Elk Adventure Lodging

  Downtown budget beds, private rooms and pods.

  Town

Nearby

• Fernie Brewing Co. · Town

  Tasting room pouring up to 12 of its own beers.

• Mount Fernie Provincial Park · 5 min drive

  Forest trails, a creek and campsites right at the edge of town.

• Fernie Museum · Town

  Local history and a gallery downtown.

Getting there

• Canadian Rockies International (Cranbrook) (YXC) · about 1 hr 15 min drive
• Calgary · about 3.5 hr
• Spokane · about 4.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps