more stats
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
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 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
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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  • 10 rides
  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • 24 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Black Bluff Trail Reports

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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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Status:
on Jan 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      svelectra
      The top few hundred metres of the trail need stump and large root removal to improve flow and remove pedal strike issues which were accomplish by H&G Aug29/24.
      Now Smooth Fast Flow Enjoy
      Chriswh86 Chriswh86
      Great trail. Needs a tiny bit of saw work for a couple trees and she would be good to go

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Black Bluff?
      Black Bluff is 3,212 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Bluff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Bluff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Bluff?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Bluff are:
      • June (12 activities)
      • August (6 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Bluff?
      The estimated time to ride Black Bluff is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 3,212 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Black Bluff?
      Black Bluff is a very popular trail. There have been 122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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