COAL CREEK
COAL CREEK
Undoubtedly, one of Fernie’s most popular and easily accessible sledding areas, Coal Creek offers expansive riding options for all abilities within minutes of downtown. The staging area underwent a major expansion in the fall of 2013, nearly doubling in size with a new loading/unloading ramp, outhouse, and kiosk facilities. Follow the wide, groomed trail from the welcome kiosk for 16km to the Rolling Hills Cabin.
Many families enjoy this as an out-and-back trip or stay and play a while in the open plateau immediately behind the warming shelter (‘The Burn’). A nice groomed loop can be connected by riding Coal Creek to Doug Dean to Morrissey to Summit Trails and back down to the Coal Creek staging area. Those looking for additional adventure can dip off the groomed network to play in the thousands of acres of glades and cut blocks that dominate this zone. Read the ‘Family and First Timer’ ride guide HERE.
DETAILS
ELEVATION: Staging Area 1830m Cabin 1773m Ridgetop 2100m
DIFFICULTY: Beginner to Advanced
GROOMING: Every night except for Wednesday as conditions allow
Staging Area to Rolling Hills Cabin via Coal Creek Trail 16km
Rolling Hills Cabin to Morrissey Trail via Doug Dean Trail 5km
Rolling Hills Cabin to the Drill Pad via Summit Trail 4km
Matheson Trail 5km
Paige’s Draw junction to Coal Leach Summit 5km
Trail Fee:
$25 adult / $10 youth under 14
Payable at the trailhead via cash or online HERE
DIRECTIONS TO STAGING AREA:
From the highway, turn east towards downtown on 4th street, cross tracks, turn right on Pine Ave (later turns into Cokato Road), follow the road past Aquatic Center and continue straight as it transitions into a residential neighborhood. Watch for blue staging area sign: turn left on Coal Creek Road. Follow road for approximately 3.5 kilometers to the staging area (beside rod and gun club).
NOTE: No overnight camping, fires, or dumping is permitted in the staging area. Groups of 10 or more riders must notify the FSA prior to using the area for courses, events organized rides, etc as special permitting and regulations apply.
email info@ferniesnowmobile.com for more information.
ROLLING HILLS CABIN
COAL CREEK HISTORY
In fall of 2021, a devastating flood event wiped our large sections of trail, bridges and other infrastructure. Thanks to the dedicated work of our volunteers, your trail dollars, and supplemental emergency funding from the Regional District of East Kootenay, The FSA worked diligently over the winter and summer 2022 to construct a new section of trail, repair the road / staging area and restore backcountry access for winter 2022.
