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2,779 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:48:47
Avg time
-116 ft
Altitude change
3,497 ft
Altitude min
3,630 ft
Altitude max
3,630 ft
Altitude start
3,514 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance climb
2,126 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:48:47
Avg time

Montane Nordic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Montane Fernie
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119209 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94176 in E-Biking
    • #91125 in Trail Running
    • #72595 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Parastone

Very mellow cruise loop which is comprised of the roads and trails that make up the Montane Nordic loop. This is groomed for XC skiing in the winter, and is not for biking during the winter season.

Access Info

Easiest start point is next to the old barn on Coal Creek Road. Plenty of room to park if you are driving.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7.1 km average
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  • 7 rides
  • 62.1 km avg distance
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  • 108 rides
  • Last: Jun 12, 2026
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Montane Nordic Trail Reports

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Mar 30, 2026 @ 2:12pm (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.
Feb 17, 2026 @ 11:28am (America/Creston)
Feb 17, 2026
 Groom with significant accumulation still happening
Jan 2, 2026 @ 7:39am (America/Edmonton)
Jan 2, 2026
On December 31, a small dog was killed by a cougar in the lower Montane/Castle area. This is the second such incident in the area over a few week...
Dec 13, 2025 @ 5:26pm (America/Edmonton)
Dec 13, 2025
Cougar aggressive to dogs on Green Alligator. Exercise caution in Montane/Castle area.
Sep 19, 2025 @ 2:06pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 19, 2025
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Snow Covered
Avg: 3.2 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to montane-nordic trailhead (49.487600, -115.052050)

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        Montane (Blue) - Fernie, BC | Mountain Biking
        11:02 | 893 | Jul 12, 2018 , Fernie

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        Super High Roller 2018
        ★ 4.0 • 33 miles • 8,323 ft • 73 •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Montane Nordic

        ▼ Where is Montane Nordic located?
        Montane Nordic is located in Montane Fernie, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Montane Fernie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.4876, -115.05205.
        ▼ How hard is Montane Nordic?
        Montane Nordic is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Montane Nordic?
        Montane Nordic has 7 m of elevation gain. The trail has 42 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,066 m to 1,107 m.
        ▼ How long is Montane Nordic?
        Montane Nordic is 847.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.

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