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1.6 miles
Distance
2,007 ft
Climb
5,141 ft
High Point
2,007 ft
Altitude change
3,135 ft
Altitude min
3,135 ft
Altitude start
5,141 ft
Altitude end
24.4%
Grade
3.8%
Grade max
78.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb

Opal Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Piper Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #12676 in Hiking [+]
    • #42760 in Trail Running
  • Provincial Ranking
    #661 in Hiking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,329 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

One of the more scenic hikes in the Bulkley Valley. Lots of terrain to explore, colourful rock outcrops. See www.bvbackpackers.ca for more info.

Access Info

Access to the trailhead is at 11km on the McDonell FSR. See www.bvbackpackers.ca for more info.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 25, 2020 @ 7:33am
Jun 25, 2020
 Approach is a partially over grown with alder and there are a number of large trees down as you begin the climb. Trail is otherwise in great shape.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Opal Ridge located?
      Opal Ridge is located in Piper Recreation Area, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Piper Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.78702, -127.40833.
      ▼ How hard is Opal Ridge?
      Opal Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 24.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Opal Ridge?
      Opal Ridge has 2,007 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,135 ft to 5,141 ft.
      ▼ Is Opal Ridge a point to point trail?
      Opal Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Opal Ridge?
      Opal Ridge is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Opal Ridge?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Opal Ridge. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Opal Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Opal Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Opal Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 21 minutes to hike Opal Ridge. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Opal Ridge?
      Opal Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 54 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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