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1,831 ft
Distance
-328 ft
Descent
2,433 ft
High Point
-328 ft
Altitude change
2,105 ft
Altitude min
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

Upper Apocalypse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smithers
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • 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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  • 3 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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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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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Upper Apocalypse located?
        Upper Apocalypse is located in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Smithers 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.
        ▼ 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 busy is Upper Apocalypse?
        Upper Apocalypse is a very popular trail. There have been 143 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 146 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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