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11.7 miles
Distance
1,084 ft
Climb
-1,243 ft
Descent
01:14:55
Avg time
-161 ft
Altitude change
3,307 ft
Altitude min
3,918 ft
Altitude max
3,468 ft
Altitude start
3,307 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-28.7%
Grade max
23%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
01:14:55
Avg time
River Road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaMontane Fernie
Fernie, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 35 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAdaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerParastone
A road, named after a river. Presumably the Elk River. Full gravel road with logging trucks and other traffic. Can be an easy way to spin up to Hypervent.
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First major right turn off Coal Creek Road after you leave the pavement.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 25 miles average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 33 miles avg distance
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- 52 rides
- Last: Jul 15, 2026
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Directions to river-road-59052 trailhead
(49.496450, -115.038360)
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Nearby Trails
- Ammonite Access 236 ft
- Logging Road 364 ft
- Ridgemont Road 594 ft
- Trans Canada Trail Spur 1,004 ft
- Coal Creek Heritage Trail 1,004 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Road
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Where is River Road located?
River Road is located in Montane Fernie, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Montane Fernie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.49645, -115.03836.
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What is the elevation gain for River Road?
River Road has 1,084 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,243 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,307 ft to 3,918 ft.
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Is River Road a point to point trail?
River Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is River Road?
River Road is 11.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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