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1.1 miles
Distance
616 ft
Climb
-192 ft
Descent
00:17:12
Avg time
424 ft
Altitude change
1,759 ft
Altitude min
2,224 ft
Altitude max
1,759 ft
Altitude start
2,182 ft
Altitude end
7.6%
Grade
-34.9%
Grade max
51.4%
Grade min
3,435 ft
Distance climb
1,371 ft
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:17:12
Avg time

Long Way Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51629 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32059 in E-Biking
    • #84010 in Trail Running
    • #109287 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,525 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,167 in E-Biking
    • #4,905 in Trail Running
    • #5,840 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Alternate climb to the top. Fun climb with several bridges, lots of switchbacks, and flatter sections to give the ol' legs a small rest while climbing. Easier physically than Uptrack and more technically challenging/interesting. Primarily a climbing trail but can also be a fun downhill. Great down option from the top of the bluff for those seeking a more mellow descent.

Tags
BridgesRock slabs
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 85 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 491 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Long Way Trail Reports

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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.
Apr 14, 2025 @ 9:49pm
Apr 14, 2025
 reporter
Apr 12, 2025 @ 5:00am
Apr 12, 2025
 reporter Bluff is open, please respect the closures (marked here on Trailforks and by signs on the trails themselves) to avoid delaying further trail...
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on May 5, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to long-way trailhead (54.765750, -127.178360)
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      May 15, 2022 @ 4:09pm
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      Bridges 11Rock slabs 2

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      ★ 5.0 • 23 miles • 6,337 ft • 32 • Loop •
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      Heavy Petal - Short Course
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      4.4 ★★★★★
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      3 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Long Way located?
      Long Way 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 54.76575, -127.17836.
      ▼ How hard is Long Way?
      Long Way is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Long Way?
      Long Way has 616 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,759 ft to 2,224 ft.
      ▼ How long is Long Way?
      Long Way is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Long Way?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Long Way. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Long Way? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Long Way are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Long Way?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Long Way. 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 Long Way?
      Long Way is a very popular trail. There have been 3,020 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,127 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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