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2,602 ft
Distance
155 ft
Climb
-72 ft
Descent
00:09:55
Avg time
84 ft
Altitude change
2,757 ft
Altitude min
2,844 ft
Altitude max
2,760 ft
Altitude start
2,844 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-25.4%
Grade max
30.5%
Grade min
1,306 ft
Distance climb
1,024 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:09:55
Avg time

Broken Axe Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #206499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46862 in E-Biking
    • #97077 in Trail Running
    • #123042 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #8,689 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,228 in E-Biking
    • #5,607 in Trail Running
    • #6,698 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    May - September
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Lookout loop, nice trail through beautiful stands of pine and spruce.

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Berms

Trail Supporters

  • Carl Lutz
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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 116 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Broken Axe Loop Trail Reports

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May 25, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Vancouver)
May 25, 2026
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May 5, 2026 @ 8:31pm (America/Vancouver)
May 5, 2026
 reporter Broken Axe is still closed above the Mid Bluff Road
May 5, 2026 @ 8:28pm (America/Vancouver)
May 5, 2026
 reporter The Bluff trails are mostly open. There are some sections closed, please obey closure signs to help preserve the trails.
Apr 25, 2026 @ 6:11am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 25, 2026
 reporter The Bluff trails are open (mostly)! Please obey closed trail signs.
Dec 2, 2025 @ 8:02pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 2, 2025
 reporter Snow season is here.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Broken Axe Loop located?
      Broken Axe Loop is located in The Bluff Recreation Area, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Bluff Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.76948, -127.19543.
      ▼ How hard is Broken Axe Loop?
      Broken Axe Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Broken Axe Loop?
      Broken Axe Loop has 155 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,757 ft to 2,844 ft.
      ▼ Is Broken Axe Loop a point to point trail?
      Broken Axe Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Broken Axe Loop?
      Broken Axe Loop is 2,602 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broken Axe Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Broken Axe Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Broken Axe Loop?
      Broken Axe Loop is best visited during: May - September.
      ▼ How do I access Broken Axe Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broken Axe Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Broken Axe Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Broken Axe Loop. The trail is 2,602 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Broken Axe Loop?
      Broken Axe Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 795 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 778 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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