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1,886 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:03:32
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
1,647 ft
Altitude min
1,760 ft
Altitude max
1,759 ft
Altitude start
1,647 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
1,680 ft
Distance down
00:03:32
Avg time

Bluff (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Macpherson
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75942 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53693 in E-Biking
    • #50484 in Trail Running
    • #83021 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Fun trail through big old trees. Connector from Hemlock Groove to Bluff or great extension off Hemlock Groove if riding the lower trails. Long boardwalk section.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
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  • 23 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 251 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Mar 29, 2026 @ 10:31pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 29, 2026
 Tree down in the bridge at the junction with Hemlock Groove
Mar 25, 2026 @ 9:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 25, 2026
 Large tree down
Dec 24, 2025 @ 1:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 24, 2025
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Sep 15, 2024 @ 1:56pm
Sep 15, 2024
 reporter A little moist after the recent rain.
Apr 26, 2024 @ 9:31am
Apr 26, 2024
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bluff (Lower)

        ▼ Where is Bluff (Lower) located?
        Bluff (Lower) is located in Mount Macpherson, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Macpherson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.93651, -118.19458.
        ▼ How hard is Bluff (Lower)?
        Bluff (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluff (Lower)?
        The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,647 ft to 1,760 ft.
        ▼ Is Bluff (Lower) a point to point trail?
        Bluff (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bluff (Lower)?
        Bluff (Lower) is 1,886 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluff (Lower)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluff (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bluff (Lower)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bluff (Lower) are:
        • July (33 activities)
        • May (30 activities)
        • June (25 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bluff (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluff (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bluff (Lower)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bluff (Lower). The trail is 1,886 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bluff (Lower)?
        Bluff (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,268 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,411 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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