more stats
3.5 miles
Distance
-3,392 ft
Descent
00:41:36
Avg time
-3,393 ft
Altitude change
1,798 ft
Altitude min
5,191 ft
Altitude max
5,191 ft
Altitude start
1,798 ft
Altitude end
-18.1%
Grade
-62.4%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance down
00:41:36
Avg time

Backdoor Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Smithers
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60914 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23770 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,988 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,589 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Log Ride, Skinny, Teeter Totter, Wallride
  • Land Owner
    Hudson Bay Mountain Resort

You could probably go as far as calling this trail an Epic. The trail begins with rocky/rooty terrain at a respectable grade, with some tricky tech moves over the roots in some areas. Things flatten out a bit around half way through, where you enter the mega-loam zone surrounded by green moss. We rode late September in the pouring rain, which I wouldn't recommend. Most of the wood has chicken wire, but everything else is very slippery. When you finish the trail, turn right instead of cutting through the farmers field. Recent trail updates make the trail a small bit longer than Trailforks indicates.

Access Info

A short hike a bike up the ski run leads to a small plateau, with the trail dropping in riders right. There is a pretty well defined 4x4 track that will take you right to the trailhead.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 65 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Backdoor Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 3:29pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 5, 2026
 Bit wet in the trees, lots of puddles, but running great.
Aug 26, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 26, 2026
 Just a few, small mud puddles, everything else is dry. One small tree down that's flagged. Running well.
Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 2, 2026
 Epic! The new trials section that replaced the old one is 🔥
Jul 19, 2026 @ 7:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 19, 2026
 Sunday, July 19th, Greg, Max and I cleared upper backdoor of roughly 15-20 sizable trees. Lower was already cleared and running well. Get after it!
Jul 18, 2026 @ 4:51pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 18, 2026
Three trees down
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on Sep 5, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.39 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4.7 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 73%
      4 ★ 18%
      3 ★ 9%
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      MarkF6 MarkF6
      Insane amount of fun from top to bottom. Highly recommend!
      couloir couloir
      Lots of treea down from winter storms. In the upper section.
      TrevorSowersXc2
      If you are only going to ride one trail in Smithers then this is the one!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backdoor located?
      Backdoor is located in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Smithers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.77261, -127.26262.
      ▼ How hard is Backdoor?
      Backdoor is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backdoor?
      The trail has 3,392 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,798 ft to 5,191 ft.
      ▼ Is Backdoor a point to point trail?
      Yes, Backdoor is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backdoor?
      Backdoor is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backdoor?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backdoor. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backdoor?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backdoor are:
      • August (23 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Backdoor? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backdoor are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backdoor?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to ride Backdoor. The trail is 3.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backdoor?
      Backdoor is a moderately popular trail. There have been 384 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 381 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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