Fernie – Fernie, BC loop from Fernie

Bike touring routes & trails

Canada

British Columbia

Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)

Fernie – Fernie, BC loop from Fernie

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riders

Fernie – Fernie, BC loop from Fernie

02:09

21.5km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.61 km for 123 m

After 17.9 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.79 km

Coal Creek (Eastern End of Town Loop)

Highlight • River

The southern end of the Town Loop trail ends here on Pine Avenue with a very nice view of Coal Creek. From here there is a path that continues to the east connecting to the Montane Trails.

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6.09 km

Montane Blue

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Montane Blue is one of the easier trails within Fernie’s Montane Trail Network, winding through open Douglas fir forest and grassy hillsides on the lower slopes of Castle Mountain. The …

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10.3 km

Montane Valley viewpoint & Warming Hut

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint is located near the high point of the Montane Nordic trail and rewards your efforts with amazing views across the valley and surrounding mountains. The trail is open …

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15.2 km

Coal Creek flows down from the mountains outside of Fernie before emptying into the Elk River. There's a ghost-town of the same name along its stretch that was abandoned after the local mine closed in the 1950s.

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16.3 km

Fernie

Highlight • Settlement

Fernie is a little mountain town, home to year-round outdoor activity. In winter there's the Fernie Alpine Resort for skiing and snowboarding, and in summer there's downhill biking, hiking, and …

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20.8 km

Fernie, BC

Highlight • Settlement

Located in in southeastern British Columbia, Fernie is known for its deep powder snow in the winter and its historic downtown area. However, like many other ski towns, Fernie has …

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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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