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1.1 miles
Distance
168 ft
Climb
-144 ft
Descent
3,226 ft
High Point
23 ft
Altitude change
3,080 ft
Altitude min
3,080 ft
Altitude start
3,104 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
2,598 ft
Distance climb
2,297 ft
Distance down
906 ft
Distance flat

Hilltop Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #8699 in Nordic Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #760 in Nordic Skiing · British Columbia
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    British Columbia

A fun and challenging trail with great views of the Telkwa Ranges. Skiers require either a Day Pass or a Season Pass to use this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hilltop Loop located?
      Hilltop Loop 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 54.73523, -127.21909.
      ▼ How hard is Hilltop Loop?
      Hilltop Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hilltop Loop?
      Hilltop Loop has 168 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 144 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,080 ft to 3,226 ft.
      ▼ Is Hilltop Loop a point to point trail?
      Hilltop Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Hilltop Loop?
      Hilltop Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hilltop Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hilltop Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Hilltop Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Hilltop Loop are:
      • January (9 activities)
      • March (6 activities)
      • February (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hilltop Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hilltop Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Hilltop Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ski Hilltop Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hilltop Loop?
      Hilltop Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 162 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 188 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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