more stats
1,886 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:03:27
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
00:03:27
Avg time

Bluff (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Macpherson
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75862 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42420 in E-Biking
    • #90700 in Trail Running
    • #139869 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,766 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,903 in E-Biking
    • #5,246 in Trail Running
    • #8,049 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • 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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BoardwalkBridges
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Bluff (Lower) Trail Reports

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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
reporter
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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on Mar 29, 2026
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 3 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 1,331 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,480 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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