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4,967 ft
Distance
195 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:14:40
Avg time
164 ft
Altitude change
2,695 ft
Altitude min
2,888 ft
Altitude max
2,695 ft
Altitude start
2,861 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
33.3%
Grade min
3,156 ft
Distance climb
935 ft
Distance down
876 ft
Distance flat
00:14:40
Avg time
Upper Bluff Road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Bluff Recreation Area
Smithers, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAdaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
A 4x4 road that is overgrown, muddy, and barely maintained. Not recommended to use this trail except to access Nervous Shakedown from Broken Axe.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to upper-bluff-road trailhead
(54.775290, -127.204450)
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Nearby Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Bluff Road
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Where is Upper Bluff Road located?
Upper Bluff Road 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 54.77529, -127.20445.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Bluff Road?
Upper Bluff Road has 195 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,695 ft to 2,888 ft.
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Is Upper Bluff Road a point to point trail?
Upper Bluff Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is Upper Bluff Road?
Upper Bluff Road is 4,967 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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