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3,219 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-390 ft
Descent
00:07:29
Avg time
-364 ft
Altitude change
1,712 ft
Altitude min
2,102 ft
Altitude max
2,075 ft
Altitude start
1,713 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-40.8%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
3,025 ft
Distance down
00:07:29
Avg time
Apocalypse Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Bluff Recreation Area
Smithers, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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SeasonApril - October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden
Rooty, rocky and fun, with some choices of line along the way, watch out for the signs. Upper is a local favourite Optional short trail to a view towards the top. Four line choices at the bottom, 1)(Blue) Easy way around, to the right 2) (Black) Technical steep rock garden, straight ahead 3) (Black) Steep and gnarly roots and rocks to drop, to the left and 4) (Black) Steep and gnarly roots and rocks to big ramp and fast berm far left.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 76 rides
- Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Directions to apocalypse trailhead
(54.773150, -127.183870)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apocalypse
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Where is Apocalypse located?
Apocalypse is located in The Bluff Recreation Area, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Bluff Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.77315, -127.18387.
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How hard is Apocalypse?
Apocalypse is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Apocalypse?
Apocalypse has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 390 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,712 ft to 2,102 ft.
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Is Apocalypse a point to point trail?
Yes, Apocalypse is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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