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1.3 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-751 ft
Descent
00:02:16
Avg time
-748 ft
Altitude change
3,654 ft
Altitude min
4,402 ft
Altitude max
4,402 ft
Altitude start
3,655 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade
-53.4%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:02:16
Avg time
Trail Dogs Details
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Activities
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- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaFernie
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Year Opened2021
Trail Dogs is a blue flow trail with jumps, berms, rollers and more. It is a ton of fun for all riders This is an easier option to Contra but still be sure to do an initial Pre-ride and Re-ride before you Free-ride / send it.
The portion below Contra opened in 2021 and in 2024 the upper portion paralleling Contra was completed. It can be ridden from the top or accessed from the switchback in the road at the bottom of Contra.
The trail was named in honour of Pippa, and all the good dogs who get excited when you put your helmet on, who shred harder than us, and whose love and joy make every ride special. We love you trail dogs.
Access Info
For self propelled access take Up Dog from the bottom. You can get onto Trail Dogs 1/3 of the way up where Contra ends or continue to the very top. It is possible to shuttle but the road is steep and rough with very limited space to turn around at the top. Please don't leave a vehicle parked at the top as there just isn't much space.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 14 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 144 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 880 rides
- Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Directions to trail-dogs trailhead
(49.507700, -115.020660)
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Routes with this trail
7 miles • 1,115 ft • 10 •
easy climb through ridgemont with downhill on contra. loop back on heritage trail at end
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trail Dogs
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Where is Trail Dogs located?
Trail Dogs is located in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Fernie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.5077, -115.02066.
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How hard is Trail Dogs?
Trail Dogs is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Trail Dogs?
Trail Dogs has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 751 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,654 ft to 4,402 ft.
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Is Trail Dogs a point to point trail?
Yes, Trail Dogs is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
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