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Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)

Elk River – Fernie loop from Fernie

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Canada

British Columbia

Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley)

Elk River – Fernie loop from Fernie

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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Elk River – Fernie loop from Fernie

00:58

8.67km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Parking

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711 m

Elk River

Highlight • River

The Elk River flows 220 kilometres until reaching the Lake Koocanusa reservoir by the U.S.-Canada border. It is managed as a "Quality Waters Fishery," which is open to fishing with …

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2.50 km

Boat Launch and Outhouse

Highlight • Rest Area

4.38 km

Fernie

Highlight • Settlement

Fernie is a little mountain town, home to year-round outdoor activity. In winter there's the Fernie Alpine Resort for skiing and snowboarding, and in summer there's downhill biking, hiking, and …

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5.57 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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8.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.68 km

2.07 km

630 m

197 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

4.01 km

273 m

143 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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