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1.8 miles
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-441 ft
Descent
3,054 ft
High Point
-382 ft
Altitude change
2,671 ft
Altitude min
3,052 ft
Altitude start
2,671 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
2,024 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
Down the Mountain Details
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Riding AreaBulkley Valley Nordic Centre
Smithers, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Nordic Skiing
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Global Ranking#2632 in Nordic Skiing
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Winter only trail
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Snow GroomingClassic / Skating
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonWinter (Nov - March)
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerBritish Columbia
A super fun run with views of the valley. Choose either a fast decent or lung busting uphill
Access Info
Park at the upper car park. Take Northern Lights and Perimeter trails and return via Valley View for a longer loop. Skiers require either a Day Pass or a Season Pass to use these trails.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(54.741560, -127.207560)
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Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down the Mountain
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Where is Down the Mountain located?
Down the Mountain is located in Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.74156, -127.20756.
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How hard is Down the Mountain?
Down the Mountain is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Down the Mountain?
Down the Mountain has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 441 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,671 ft to 3,054 ft.
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How long is Down the Mountain?
Down the Mountain is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
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