Elk River – Fernie, BC loop from Fernie

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Canada

British Columbia

Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)

Elk River – Fernie, BC loop from Fernie

Moderate

5.0

(1)

runners

Elk River – Fernie, BC loop from Fernie

00:58

8.68km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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711 m

Elk River

Highlight • River

The Elk River flows 220 kilometres until reaching the Lake Koocanusa reservoir by the U.S.-Canada border. It is managed as a "Quality Waters Fishery," which is open to fishing with …

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2.50 km

Boat Launch and Outhouse

Highlight • Rest Area

3.71 km

Coal Creek (Eastern End of Town Loop)

Highlight • River

The southern end of the Town Loop trail ends here on Pine Avenue with a very nice view of Coal Creek. From here there is a path that continues to the east connecting to the Montane Trails.

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4.38 km

Fernie

Highlight • Settlement

Fernie is a little mountain town, home to year-round outdoor activity. In winter there's the Fernie Alpine Resort for skiing and snowboarding, and in summer there's downhill biking, hiking, and …

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5.57 km

Fernie, BC

Highlight • Settlement

Located in in southeastern British Columbia, Fernie is known for its deep powder snow in the winter and its historic downtown area. However, like many other ski towns, Fernie has …

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