23.4 miles
Distance
6,337 ft
Climb
-6,338 ft
Descent
2,887 ft
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Riding Time Estimated to be 6 hours

Looking for an epic ride? Try this gigantic route which samples nearly every bluff trail in one ride.

Detailed Description
The Brobdingnagian Bluff Ride is a 23 mile popular expert route located near Smithers British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 32 trails. This route climbs 6,337 ft with a max elevation of 2,887 ft then descends -6,338 ft.
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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    3
More Stats for The Brobdingnagian Bluff Ride mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 40 min
  • Altitude min
    1,647 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,650 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,647 ft
  • Grade max
    -91.8%
  • Grade min
    72.6%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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