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1,834 ft
Distance
-330 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
-330 ft
Altitude change
3,931 ft
Altitude min
4,261 ft
Altitude max
4,261 ft
Altitude start
3,930 ft
Altitude end
-18%
Grade
-57.8%
Grade max
-0.4%
Grade min
1,696 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
Avg time

Playground Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fernie Alpine Resort
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #80459 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Log Ride, Skinny, Wallride
  • Land Owner

Even big kids like to play This popular trail has technical single track with various stunts and logs to ride. Connect it with Phat Larry's for a top to bottom fun time.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 8, 2025 @ 2:16pm
Sep 8, 2025
Closed for the season - will re-open for Fernie Alpine Resort's summer operation in late June 2026.
Aug 10, 2025 @ 3:37pm
Aug 10, 2025
May 29, 2025 @ 11:15am
May 29, 2025
Sep 3, 2024 @ 9:35am
Sep 3, 2024
Closed for the season - will re-open for Fernie Alpine Resort's summer season in late June 2025
Jun 21, 2024 @ 8:19pm
Jun 21, 2024
Open for Fernie Alpine Resort's summer season (June 22 - Sept 2, 2024). Lift ticket or season pass required.
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        Directions to playground-7434 trailhead (49.464450, -115.102480)

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        This place has everything! | Fernie Bike Park...
        14:00 | 445 | Oct 31, 2019 , Fernie
        Fernie DH Park || Scott Genius || Evo SS
        4:57 | 449 | Aug 21, 2018 , Fernie

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        Draft route for Singletrack 6 2020 Stage 2.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Playground

        Where is Playground located?
        Playground 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 49.46445, -115.10248.
        How hard is Playground?
        Playground is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18%.
        What is the elevation gain for Playground?
        The trail has 330 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,931 ft to 4,261 ft.
        Is Playground a point to point trail?
        Yes, Playground is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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