New South Castle Trail
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Route Description for New South Castle Trail
The New South Castle Trail is a fun hiking route in Fernie that utilizes several different trails to form a loop that travels up Castle Mountain and down the hillside. Because this is a multi-use trail, hikers will need to watch out for passing bikers and give them ample room to ride. The trail climbs uphill through intermittent forest cover for a moderate elevation gain of 682 m and provides some beautiful views overlooking the lush expanse of the Elk Valley. Keep an eye on your map or GPS while you work downhill, as it is easy to get sidetracked on the intersecting trails that branch off from the main route. When you reach the bottom of the hillside, the trail follows along Cokato Road on a route parallel to the Elk River until you arrive back at the trailhead.
Getting to the New South Castle Trail Trailhead
To access the trailhead for the New South Castle Trail from Fernie, head southeast on 4 Street and turn right after 2133ft to get on Pine Avenue. Continue for 0.8mi and make a left turn onto Castle Mountain Road. In 1804ft, you will find the trailhead at the end of the street.Route Information
When to do:
May–September
Backcountry Campsites:
No
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Older Children only
Route Signage:
Poor
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Circuit
New South Castle Trail Elevation Graph
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