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912 ft
Distance
-116 ft
Descent
00:00:45
Avg time
-118 ft
Altitude change
3,629 ft
Altitude min
3,747 ft
Altitude max
3,747 ft
Altitude start
3,629 ft
Altitude end
-12.9%
Grade
-25.4%
Grade max
-2.5%
Grade min
912 ft
Distance down
00:00:45
Avg time

Monorail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fernie Alpine Resort
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53118 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Land Owner

A short playful trail that snakes through the lower forest.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 8, 2025 @ 2:22pm
Sep 8, 2025
Closed for the season - will re-open for Fernie Alpine Resort's summer operation in late June 2026.
Aug 18, 2025 @ 1:48pm
Aug 18, 2025
Aug 10, 2025 @ 3:37pm
Aug 10, 2025
May 29, 2025 @ 11:46am
May 29, 2025
Sep 3, 2024 @ 9:48am
Sep 3, 2024
Closed for the season - will re-open for Fernie Alpine Resort's summer season in late June 2025
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on Sep 8, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.66 (10 votes)
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        Directions to monorail trailhead (49.463650, -115.093600)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monorail

        Where is Monorail located?
        Monorail is located in Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Fernie Alpine Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.46365, -115.0936.
        How hard is Monorail?
        Monorail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.9%.
        What is the elevation gain for Monorail?
        The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,629 ft to 3,747 ft.
        Is Monorail a point to point trail?
        Yes, Monorail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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