Fernie Alpine Bike Park – Lift-Served Downhill in Fernie, BC
Two chairlifts, 38 trails and up to 656 m of descent in Fernie
About
Fernie Alpine Resort runs Fernie Alpine Bike Park on the slopes above Fernie in the East Kootenay. Two chairlifts serve the park. The Elk Chair gives about 310 m of descent, and the Timber Chair opens up about 656 m.
Trails
There are 38 trails in total, with 30 downhill trails and 8 cross-country or all-mountain trails. By difficulty there are 15 easy, 9 intermediate, 11 difficult and 3 extra difficult trails. That makes it a friendly park for building skills, with enough steep terrain for experienced riders.
Lifts and schedule
The Elk Chair runs daily through the season. The Timber Chair runs on weekends and statutory holidays. The park also hosts racing, and some lifts close for race weekends.
Good to know
The 2026 season ran from June 25 to September 7. Fernie town also has a large pedal-access trail network close by. Buy bike park tickets on the Fernie Alpine Resort website, and check it for lessons, rentals and current lift hours. Lodging is available at the base of the resort and in the town of Fernie nearby.