HARTLEY
HARTLEY
The Hartley Lake trail is Fernie’s gateway to technical alpine riding and some of our area’s most remote backcountry terrain. The groomed trail is an easy ride from the staging area, past the old lake bed, through Hartley Pass to a series of open meadows. Riders can enjoy some great boondocking opportunities here or continue beyond to reach some true alpine riding zones set among the towering limestone peaks and scenic rocky mountain vistas. The groomed trail crosses several large avalanche paths which are known to release and block the trail with significant debris piles and no ride-around option available.
Please note there are several date-specific motor vehicle closures areas in the region to preserve opportunities for non-motorized recreation. You are responsible for understanding the boundaries and adhering to regulations. See HERE for more info.
DETAILS
ELEVATION: Staging Area 1160m Hartley Pass 1534m Ridgetop 2500m
DIFFICULTY: Intermediate to Advanced
GROOMING: Thursday
Staging Area to East Fork of the Sulphur via Hartley Trail 15km
East Fork of the Sulphur Trail 10km
TRAIL FEE:
$25 adult / $10 youth under 14
Payable at the trailhead via cash or online HERE
DIRECTIONS TO STAGING AREA:
Head East of town on Hwy 3, drive past Industrial Area, and turn left on the second access to Dicken Road (first will be before the industrial area), take first right on Hartley Lake FSR, and follow for approx 3.5 kilometers to the staging area. The road to the staging area is not suitable for trucks hauling trailers. Chains required.
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.
