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1.7 miles
Distance
339 ft
Climb
-340 ft
Descent
00:27:07
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
2,080 ft
Altitude min
2,400 ft
Altitude max
2,082 ft
Altitude start
2,080 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-35.1%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
4,114 ft
Distance climb
4,101 ft
Distance down
564 ft
Distance flat
00:27:07
Avg time

Bluffs Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Trail Bluffs
    Trail, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5436 in E-Biking
    • #90815 in Trail Running
    • #3053 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • OSM Way
    #269475569

Bluffs Loop is a perfect blue progression trail. Ride it counter clockwise to slowly test your ability level after climbing up Miral Heights. If confident at the Sunnigdale junction complete the loop by riding back down the west side (river side) of Bluffs Loop for a super fun, slightly techie, blue rock ride. Climb back up to the Sunningdale junction and head down for a splendid descent with only a few tight corners while enjoying some stunning visual side hilling. The finale is rewarded with easy sinuous flow. Ride Bluffs Loop clockwise as a warm up to the black diamond Rusty Chainsaw. Take a dip at Gyro Park in the Columbia River for a refreshing cool down.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 175 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 741 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Bluffs Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 5:23pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 1, 2026
Cleared downed trees on May31. Clear to ride now
May 30, 2026 @ 8:31am (America/Vancouver)
May 30, 2026
 Several trees down, including three near the top that are challenging to navigate around with a bike and will require a chainsaw to remove
May 15, 2026 @ 10:46am (America/Vancouver)
May 15, 2026
May 12, 2026 @ 1:26pm (America/Vancouver)
May 12, 2026
 Tree across the trail just before creek crossing at the northern-most corner, just after Rusty Chainsaw junction.
May 8, 2026 @ 6:16pm (America/Vancouver)
May 8, 2026
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Avg: 4.16 (12 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      101
      Bluffs / Sunningdale (Loop) Featured
      ★ 2.7 • 9 miles • 1,499 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Start and finish at Gyro Park for a great loop of the / / trails. NOTE: It is very hot here in the summer....
      101
      Bluffs / Sunningdale (Point to Point)
      5 miles • 1,015 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
      Start with a climb up the trail. Do a lap or 2 of the ( usually done counter-clockwise ) and then descend...
      4.3 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 8%
      2 ★ 8%
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Fun but has technically challenging sections.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bluffs Loop located?
      Bluffs Loop is located in Trail Bluffs, Trail, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Trail Bluffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.11135, -117.69991.
      ▼ How hard is Bluffs Loop?
      Bluffs Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluffs Loop?
      Bluffs Loop has 339 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 340 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,080 ft to 2,400 ft.
      ▼ Is Bluffs Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bluffs Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bluffs Loop?
      Bluffs Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluffs Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluffs Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bluffs Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bluffs Loop are:
      • April (94 activities)
      • March (86 activities)
      • May (52 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bluffs Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluffs Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bluffs Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Bluffs Loop. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bluffs Loop?
      Bluffs Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 4,022 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,156 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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