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British Columbia

Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)

Fernie, BC – Hyperventilation Switchbacks loop from Fernie

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Mountain biking trails

Canada

British Columbia

Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)

Fernie, BC – Hyperventilation Switchbacks loop from Fernie

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riders

Fernie, BC – Hyperventilation Switchbacks loop from Fernie

03:48

33.5km

1,140m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.39 km for 350 m

After 18.4 km for 259 m

After 20.1 km for 1.55 km

After 26.7 km for 638 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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613 m

Coal Creek

Highlight • River

Coal Creek flows down from the mountains outside of Fernie before emptying into the Elk River. There's a ghost-town of the same name along its stretch that was abandoned after the local mine closed in the 1950s.

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10.4 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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20.3 km

Hyperventilation trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hyperventilation is a steep forest trail that climbs the lower slopes of Castle Mountain through dense conifer forest. Roots, loose dirt, and sustained elevation gain make it one of the …

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27.6 km

Montane Valley viewpoint & Warming Hut

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint is located near the high point of the Montane Nordic trail and rewards your efforts with amazing views across the valley and surrounding mountains. The trail is open …

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33.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

6.63 km

3.71 km

1.71 km

Surfaces

24.1 km

3.00 km

2.52 km

2.07 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,510 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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