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1.2 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-216 ft
Descent
00:31:48
Avg time
33 ft
Altitude change
2,203 ft
Altitude min
2,315 ft
Altitude max
2,203 ft
Altitude start
2,238 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-39%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
2,585 ft
Distance climb
2,165 ft
Distance down
1,453 ft
Distance flat
00:31:48
Avg time

Roto XC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pidherny Recreation Site
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #134696 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157392 in Trail Running
    • #320787 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,969 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #9,758 in Trail Running
    • #13,148 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fun technical XC trail built in 2013. This trail exits onto backdoor
Best ridden from pulaski to backdoor

Access Info

From Pulaski

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Roto XC Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2026 @ 8:20pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 2, 2026
Very neglected trail needs alot of brush sawing and some large trees down in need of a gas saw. I cleared 90% with my E-saw tonight. I don't...
Jun 18, 2025 @ 5:47am
Jun 18, 2025
Cleared much of the overgrowth. Still needs a rake, but is cut back heavily.
May 19, 2025 @ 4:17pm
May 19, 2025
Two large trees removed that blocked trail. could use a rake.
May 22, 2024 @ 2:06pm
May 22, 2024
 Has been raked
Mar 28, 2024 @ 2:37pm
Mar 28, 2024
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on Sep 2, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Roto XC located?
      Roto XC is located in Pidherny Recreation Site, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pidherny Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.9755, -122.84162.
      ▼ How hard is Roto XC?
      Roto XC is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roto XC?
      Roto XC has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 216 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,203 ft to 2,315 ft.
      ▼ Is Roto XC a point to point trail?
      Roto XC is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Roto XC?
      Roto XC is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roto XC?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Roto XC. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Roto XC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roto XC are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Roto XC?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Roto XC. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Roto XC?
      Roto XC is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 224 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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