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1.0 mile
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-522 ft
Descent
00:11:41
Avg time
-480 ft
Altitude change
1,667 ft
Altitude min
2,147 ft
Altitude max
2,147 ft
Altitude start
1,667 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-44.6%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
666 ft
Distance climb
4,849 ft
Distance down
10 ft
Distance flat
00:11:41
Avg time

Old Bluff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #261074 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178499 in E-Biking
    • #64451 in Trail Running
    • #291338 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Steep and technical at the top and connects to Aunti Flo and the Shinning. It is kind of hard to follow after the intersection with Aunti Flo, then a technical descent with a short climb to get to Apocalypse. This trail has an old school feel to it. The bottom part is often referred to as lower Rememberance Day, and has some fun steep rocky sections. Often used by hikers and runners, please share the trail.

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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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        Directions to old-bluff trailhead (54.769860, -127.186160)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Bluff

        ▼ Where is Old Bluff located?
        Old Bluff 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 54.76986, -127.18616.
        ▼ How hard is Old Bluff?
        Old Bluff is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Bluff?
        Old Bluff has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 522 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,667 ft to 2,147 ft.
        ▼ Is Old Bluff a point to point trail?
        Old Bluff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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