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1,657 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-223 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
-219 ft
Altitude change
3,530 ft
Altitude min
3,748 ft
Altitude max
3,748 ft
Altitude start
3,530 ft
Altitude end
-13.2%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
1,516 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:02:45
Avg time

Brads Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridgemont
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110027 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90285 in E-Biking
    • #82308 in Trail Running
    • #114781 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Gap Jump

Big tricks, lots of wood, lots of stunts. Reworked for 2016, gone are the wooden stunts made out of 2 X 2 and rotting twigs, in their place are huge gap jumps with serious consequences. The berms and jumps are so well built you'll want to get off your bike and stroke them. It now kicks out onto Sidewinder instead of the lethal road exit.

Access Info

Very obvious sign on a left off of Lower Eco.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 11, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026 @ 11:43am (America/Edmonton)
Mar 30, 2026
 Trail is snow covered, but ground is no longer as firm as in winter. Use caution as snow melts as riding when soft can cause trail damage.
Jun 25, 2024 @ 10:40pm
Jun 25, 2024
Aug 30, 2022 @ 3:24pm
Aug 30, 2022
 All fallen trees have been removed
Nov 23, 2021 @ 2:24pm
Nov 23, 2021
 reporter Trails are open again!
Nov 15, 2021 @ 8:11am
Nov 15, 2021
 reporter ALL TRAILS CLOSED DUE TO DANGEROUS FLOODING
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on Mar 30, 2026
Snow Covered
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
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        Directions to brads-trail trailhead (49.505780, -115.043890)

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        Kamloops Makes me Krazy
        0:56 | 101 | Aug 14, 2024 , Fernie
        We Like To Party
        0:27 | 783 | Aug 7, 2018 , Fernie
        Dylan Siggers | Bike Mode
        0:02 | 9698 | May 20, 2017 , Fernie
        Max Langille, Week in Fernie
        2:36 | 20175 | Nov 2, 2016 , Fernie

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Brads Trail

        ▼ Where is Brads Trail located?
        Brads Trail is located in Ridgemont, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50578, -115.04389.
        ▼ How hard is Brads Trail?
        Brads Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brads Trail?
        Brads Trail has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 223 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,530 ft to 3,748 ft.
        ▼ Is Brads Trail a point to point trail?
        Yes, Brads Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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