more stats
4,967 ft
Distance
195 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:18:35
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
00:18:35
Avg time

Upper Bluff Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes 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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 13, 2026
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Upper Bluff Road Trail Reports

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May 5, 2026 @ 8:28pm (America/Vancouver)
May 5, 2026
 reporter The Bluff trails are mostly open. There are some sections closed, please obey closure signs to help preserve the trails.
Apr 25, 2026 @ 6:12am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 25, 2026
 reporter The Bluff trails are open (mostly)! Please obey closed trail signs.
Dec 2, 2025 @ 8:02pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 2, 2025
 reporter Snow season is here.
Apr 14, 2025 @ 9:49pm
Apr 14, 2025
 reporter
Apr 12, 2025 @ 5:00am
Apr 12, 2025
 reporter Bluff is open, please respect the closures (marked here on Trailforks and by signs on the trails themselves) to avoid delaying further trail...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Upper Bluff Road?
      Upper Bluff Road is 4,967 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Bluff Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Bluff Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Bluff Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Bluff Road are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Bluff Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Bluff Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Bluff Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Upper Bluff Road. The trail is 4,967 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Bluff Road?
      Upper Bluff Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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