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1.5 miles
Distance
-919 ft
Descent
00:11:37
Avg time
-919 ft
Altitude change
3,456 ft
Altitude min
4,375 ft
Altitude max
4,375 ft
Altitude start
3,458 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-37.7%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
00:11:37
Avg time
Brokeback Ridge Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Fernie Provincial Park
Fernie, British Columbia -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (8 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
It's pretty unlikely that you would find anyone whose Top 5 in Fernie does not include Brokeback. Bermed switchback after bermed switchback, fun flowy sections all on buffed single track with a few option dirt launches. Do it
Access Info
Either ride up Hedonism and straight across the powerline and up the bottom of the S Bomb. About 10 minutes up here (all rideable up), on the left, is a big wooden sign for Brokeback Ridge.
Alternatively switch onto this as you come down S Bomb.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 rides
- 18.4 km average
6 Months
- 40 rides
- 20.1 km avg distance
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- 860 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to brokeback-ridge trailhead
(49.508730, -115.109820)
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Nearby Trails
- Powerline Road 3,360 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brokeback Ridge
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Where is Brokeback Ridge located?
Brokeback Ridge is located in Mount Fernie Provincial Park, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Fernie Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50873, -115.10982.
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How hard is Brokeback Ridge?
Brokeback Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Brokeback Ridge?
The trail has 919 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,456 ft to 4,375 ft.
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Is Brokeback Ridge a point to point trail?
Yes, Brokeback Ridge is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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