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9.0 miles
Distance
1,679 ft
Climb
-1,678 ft
Descent
2,889 ft
High Point
1,647 ft
Altitude min
1,647 ft
Altitude start
1,647 ft
Altitude end
-59.7%
Grade max
50%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
5,203 ft
Distance flat
This is a perimeter loop of the entire Bluff trail system, come for a challenge. Climb up Meanstreak and make your way around the perimeter of the Bluff towards Nervous Shakedown. Ride down Broken Axe to get a taste of some classic Smithers riding down the Shining and rocky Apocalypse. Round things out on the Childs Play line and you're back to the parking lot
Detailed Description
The Big Bluff Loop - Challenging is a 9 mile popular expert route located near Smithers British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction. This route includes 29 trails. This route climbs 1,679 ft with a max elevation of 2,889 ft then descends -1,678 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 7, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Avg time3 hr 28 min
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Altitude min1,647 ft
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Altitude start1,647 ft
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Altitude end1,647 ft
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Climb1,679 ft
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Descent-1,678 ft
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Grade max-59.7%
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Grade min50%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat5,203 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 1,670 ft |
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mtb
Smithers BC: Home of the Loam - Mountain Biking The BEST Dirt on Earth.
trail: Apocalypse
20:33 | 121 | comments: 0 | favs:
Mar 3, 2025
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You have to put Smithers on your list of places to ride
trail: Shining
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Oct 26, 2024
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