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3,212 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-324 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
-316 ft
Altitude change
60 ft
Altitude min
376 ft
Altitude max
376 ft
Altitude start
59 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-41.7%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
2,667 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time

Black Bluff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sointula
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7695 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31754 in E-Biking
    • #287304 in Trail Running
    • #298547 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020

The first 100m is rough and narrow. The rest is on overgrown and eroded roads, and is smoother and faster.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Jan 25, 2026 @ 12:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 25, 2026
Aug 19, 2025 @ 8:10am
Aug 19, 2025
All clear.
Jun 9, 2025 @ 12:20pm
Jun 9, 2025
mostly clear, a few branches could be clipped and one log to cut to avoid small jog
Aug 8, 2024 @ 4:49pm
Aug 8, 2024
The top 200m has many exposed pedal strike tree stumps which need addressing but from there clear to Sam's Road
Sep 7, 2022 @ 8:47pm
Sep 7, 2022
Clear of logs, but some sticks and rock could be cleared, and a few branches need trimming.
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on Jan 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Bluff

        Where is Black Bluff located?
        Black Bluff is located in Sointula, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sointula trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.66114, -126.99904.
        How hard is Black Bluff?
        Black Bluff is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Black Bluff?
        Black Bluff has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 324 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 60 ft to 376 ft.
        Is Black Bluff a point to point trail?
        Black Bluff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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