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1.4 miles
Distance
593 ft
Climb
00:22:15
Avg time
593 ft
Altitude change
3,407 ft
Altitude min
4,000 ft
Altitude max
3,407 ft
Altitude start
3,999 ft
Altitude end
8.3%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
27.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
43 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:22:15
Avg time

Stove Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fernie Provincial Park
    Fernie, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 80 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #34360 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23941 in E-Biking
    • #1700 in Trail Running
    • #50772 in Hiking
    • #821 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Totally new and improved in the last couple of years. The start is super-wide and smooth, and can make a good out and back with even little kids. A little further in it starts to climb and switch a little more, but never too hard. A couple of longer board walk sections, lots of little bridges.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,109 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026 @ 12:06pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 30, 2026
Tacky and good to go although has winter erosion
Apr 25, 2026 @ 5:32pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 25, 2026
reporter Trail is snow free but the ground is saturated in several areas and very soft & muddy in the upper third. Some sections are heavily eroded...
Apr 19, 2026 @ 2:19pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 19, 2026
reporter April 18- Mix of snow and mud with some very wet sections that have sustained water damage
Mar 30, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/Edmonton)
Mar 30, 2026
Dec 26, 2025 @ 10:38am (America/Edmonton)
Dec 26, 2025
Pretty soft but there is a track for riding. Watch for post holes
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on Apr 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (24 votes)
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        Directions to stove-trail trailhead (49.488350, -115.092550)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stove Trail

        Where is Stove Trail located?
        Stove Trail is located in Mount Fernie Provincial Park, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Fernie Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48835, -115.09255.
        How hard is Stove Trail?
        Stove Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Stove Trail?
        Stove Trail has 593 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,407 ft to 4,000 ft.
        Is Stove Trail a point to point trail?
        Stove Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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