Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles

I ended up staying in Fernie, British Columbia, for the first time because my bike broke down nearby.

Fernie is a fantastic hiking mountain town!

There are over 300 kilometers of multi-use recreational trails accessible without a vehicle.

I walked to the Fairy Creek Falls trailhead while drinking a Tim Hortons coffee. 😀

Only 4.8km there and back, it’s super popular with families and dog walkers.

It follows the creek up to a pretty waterfall.

Expect mud on the trail, even in summer.

Here’s your destination.

Be bear aware. They are frequently spotted, even on this busy path.

In fact my Fernie friend G-Money had to deploy bear spray on the day I arrived in Fernie. They were mountain biking on a nearby trail when Momma Bear decided to protect her 2 cubs.