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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

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #8644 in Nordic Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #754 in Nordic Skiing · British Columbia
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Winter (Nov - March)
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    British 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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Dec 14, 2024 @ 9:11am
Dec 14, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024 @ 10:46am
Apr 5, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Down the Mountain?
      Down the Mountain is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Down the Mountain?
      Down the Mountain is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down the Mountain?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Down the Mountain. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Down the Mountain?
      Down the Mountain is best visited during: Winter (Nov - March).
      ▼ How do I access Down the Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down the Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Down the Mountain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ski Down the Mountain. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down the Mountain?
      Down the Mountain is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 328 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 331 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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