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5,167 ft
Distance
255 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:35:50
Avg time
167 ft
Altitude change
232 ft
Altitude min
435 ft
Altitude max
232 ft
Altitude start
400 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-32.4%
Grade max
27.6%
Grade min
3,117 ft
Distance climb
1,214 ft
Distance down
837 ft
Distance flat
00:35:50
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1st Bluff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sussex Bluffs
    Sussex, New Brunswick
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96405 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93951 in Trail Running
    • #6935 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Technical singletrack that's rooty, loose, and exposed in a few spots.

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        Directions to 1st-bluff trailhead (45.707260, -65.461380)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About 1st Bluff

        Where is 1st Bluff located?
        1st Bluff is located in Sussex Bluffs, Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the Sussex Bluffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.70726, -65.46138.
        How hard is 1st Bluff?
        1st Bluff is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for 1st Bluff?
        1st Bluff has 255 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 232 ft to 435 ft.
        How long is 1st Bluff?
        1st Bluff is 5,167 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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