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4,564 ft
Distance
635 ft
Climb
-181 ft
Descent
00:12:56
Avg time
454 ft
Altitude change
4,822 ft
Altitude min
5,352 ft
Altitude max
4,858 ft
Altitude start
5,312 ft
Altitude end
9.9%
Grade
-43.5%
Grade max
68%
Grade min
2,979 ft
Distance climb
1,145 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:12:56
Avg time
Castle Rocks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCastle Mountain
Fernie, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail ExposureHigh Risk
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
Astonishing bit of trail - takes you across Castle Mountain and right to the very top (well bit of a hike at the very end). Quite a grunt, some narrow bits with some exposure. Past Dannette's bench. You need to hit this trail if you want to get to Southern Comfort.
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Look for the right hander with signs near the top of Hyperventilation.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 18 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 411 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to castle-rocks trailhead
(49.482470, -115.035970)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Rocks
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Where is Castle Rocks located?
Castle Rocks is located in Castle Mountain, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Castle Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48247, -115.03597.
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How hard is Castle Rocks?
Castle Rocks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Castle Rocks?
Castle Rocks has 635 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 181 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,822 ft to 5,352 ft.
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Is Castle Rocks a point to point trail?
Castle Rocks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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