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HIKING Fernie is surrounded by hiking trails that can take you from the vibrant core of the community and deep into the forest. There are walks of history, long hikes into the backcountry and more sweeping vistas than you can name to be found in and around Fernie. With more trails than can be listed, pick up a copy of the Fernie Hiking and Biking Trail map from the Visitor Information Centre or outdoor stores around town. If you want something lighter or just in or on the edge of town, consider the Emily Brydon Trail along the Elk River, offering a flat walk on the valley floor to take in the sights. Or maybe the Fairy Creek Trail for something a little more adventurous, which takes you up to Fairy Creek Falls from the Visitor Information Centre. Mount Fernie is a lot of up, giving you amazing views of town from the west, while Mount Proctor is even more climbing, taking you along the edge of the Fairy Creek watershed, and offering sweeping views of up and down the valley from above the treeline. The Mount Fernie Provincial Park trails tend to stay in the forest, offering more chances of wildlife encounters. Or you can head to Island Lake for a nice walk around the lake (with the option of more uphill), or to Fernie Alpine Resort where lift-accessed trails can get you high up the hillside without a long hike, and guides can teach you all about the forest.
Fernie FAQ Where can we take a short hike? If you’re short on time or just want a nice easy stroll, walk along the dyke trail along the Elk River in the Annex. Annex Park is closed for 2022, but the trail past is open and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An out and back walk is the Fairy Creek Trail, which starts at the Visitor Information Centre and takes you to beautiful waterfalls in the Fairy Creek watershed. Summer 2022 - Thefreepress.ca
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