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4,662 ft
Distance
479 ft
Climb
00:13:22
Avg time
479 ft
Altitude change
2,168 ft
Altitude min
2,647 ft
Altitude max
2,168 ft
Altitude start
2,648 ft
Altitude end
10.3%
Grade
-2.3%
Grade max
47.6%
Grade min
4,347 ft
Distance climb
59 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:13:22
Avg time

Mid Bluff Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Maintenance access and popular with hikers. Not a fun bike trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 35 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Mid Bluff Road 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
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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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        Routes with this trail

        139
        Heavy Petal - Long Course
        15 miles • 4,028 ft • 10 •
        Heavy Petal - Long Course
        29
        2026 Heavy Petal Stage 1
        4 miles • 1,238 ft • 3 •
        1st Stage of the 2026 Heavy Petal Enduro
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        2026 Heavy Petal Stage 2
        3 miles • 935 ft • 4 •
        2026 Heavy Petal Stage 2 - Rememberence Day

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mid Bluff Road

        ▼ Where is Mid Bluff Road located?
        Mid Bluff Road 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 54.7696, -127.18649.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mid Bluff Road?
        Mid Bluff Road has 472 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,175 ft to 2,647 ft.
        ▼ Is Mid Bluff Road a point to point trail?
        Mid Bluff Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mid Bluff Road?
        Mid Bluff Road is 4,665 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mid Bluff Road?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mid Bluff Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mid Bluff Road?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mid Bluff Road are:
        • June (7 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Mid Bluff Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mid Bluff Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mid Bluff Road?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Mid Bluff Road. The trail is 4,665 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mid Bluff Road?
        Mid Bluff Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 243 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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