more stats
1,831 ft
Distance
-328 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
-328 ft
Altitude change
2,105 ft
Altitude min
2,433 ft
Altitude max
2,433 ft
Altitude start
2,106 ft
Altitude end
-17.9%
Grade
-67.7%
Grade max
1,719 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
Avg time

Upper Apocalypse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3416 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22742 in E-Biking
    • #119650 in Trail Running
    • #443624 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #224 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,477 in E-Biking
    • #6,766 in Trail Running
    • #14,835 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Upper Apocalypse is a intermediate line off the top of the Bluff built by a volunteer team for the 2026 Heavy Petal Enduro.

This is a fun single track line, with wide sight lines and meant to be an enjoyable, accessible route from the top of the Bluff network.

Huge thanks to the group of volunteers who made this happen, along with the support from the SMBA and RSTBC.

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Upper Apocalypse Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2026 @ 3:16pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 30, 2026
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Jul 2, 2026 @ 3:12pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 2, 2026
reporter Trail closed for trail work. Please abide by the trail signs.
Jun 5, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 5, 2026
reporter Trail is good to go. Huge thanks to the Heavy Petal crew for making this happen. Ride it and let us know what you think.
Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 3, 2026
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May 21, 2026 @ 7:55am (America/Vancouver)
May 21, 2026
reporter Work in Progress - Please Respect the Closure until it's open.
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Directions to upper-apocalypse trailhead (54.773780, -127.188230)

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      2 miles • 700 ft • 3 •
      2026 Heavy Pedal Stage 5 - Apocalypse
      5.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
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      1 Review & Comments

      clandrock clandrock
      Super fun trail, great intermediate addition to the upper bluffs trails. Not much difference in difficulty from Auntie Flo imo, solid blue tech trail with some flo.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Apocalypse located?
      Upper Apocalypse 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 54.77378, -127.18823.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Apocalypse?
      Upper Apocalypse is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 17.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Apocalypse?
      The trail has 328 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,105 ft to 2,433 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Apocalypse a point to point trail?
      Upper Apocalypse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Apocalypse?
      Upper Apocalypse is 1,831 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Apocalypse?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Apocalypse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Apocalypse?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Apocalypse are:
      • June (17 activities)
      • October (14 activities)
      • August (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Apocalypse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Apocalypse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Apocalypse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Apocalypse. The trail is 1,831 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Apocalypse?
      Upper Apocalypse is a very popular trail. There have been 185 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 190 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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