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1.3 miles
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-417 ft
Descent
00:10:58
Avg time
-384 ft
Altitude change
1,668 ft
Altitude min
2,052 ft
Altitude max
2,052 ft
Altitude start
1,667 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-46.3%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
1,289 ft
Distance climb
5,066 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:10:58
Avg time

Bluff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Macpherson
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87383 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54788 in E-Biking
    • #83833 in Trail Running
    • #73246 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Some challenging rooty climbs and drops with great views of Begbie Creek. Watch for hiking traffic.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 24, 2025 @ 1:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 24, 2025
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Sep 15, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Sep 15, 2024
 Some of the roots are very slick. Good shape otherwise.
Jun 30, 2024 @ 8:32am
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Jun 16, 2024 @ 6:53am
Jun 16, 2024
 Tree down
May 7, 2024 @ 8:31pm
May 7, 2024
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        Bod Mod 13
        8 miles • 1,526 ft • 7 •
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        BBB#6 15-06-2021
        16 miles • 1,573 ft • 4 •
        BIkes Beers and Babes Ride #6
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bluff

        ▼ Where is Bluff located?
        Bluff is located in Mount Macpherson, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Macpherson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.93057, -118.21204.
        ▼ How hard is Bluff?
        Bluff is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluff?
        Bluff has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 417 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,668 ft to 2,052 ft.
        ▼ Is Bluff a point to point trail?
        Bluff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bluff?
        Bluff is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluff?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bluff?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bluff are:
        • May (13 activities)
        • August (13 activities)
        • July (12 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bluff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluff are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bluff?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Bluff. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bluff?
        Bluff is a moderately popular trail. There have been 741 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 741 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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