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3,114 ft
Distance
327 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:09:47
Avg time
212 ft
Altitude change
2,136 ft
Altitude min
2,385 ft
Altitude max
2,174 ft
Altitude start
2,385 ft
Altitude end
6.8%
Grade
-31.5%
Grade max
46.6%
Grade min
1,772 ft
Distance climb
912 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:09:47
Avg time

Upper Longway Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60179 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36850 in E-Biking
    • #22250 in Trail Running
    • #57547 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

More smooth turns and switchbacks like lower Long Way. Relatively flattish trail with steepest section towards the top. A great way to add-on to lower Long Way as a climbing trail and a pretty mellow, fun descent. As of 2022 there is a new section above where Upper Longway used to end.

Access Info

When riding up Longway, turn left just before the big bridge. To use the new (2022) section, when Upper Longway reached the Mid Bluff Road/Intersection with Uptrack, go up the road a few metres, the trail is on the left.

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  • Nick Adamson
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 34 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 368 rides
  • Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Upper Longway 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
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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 About Upper Longway

        ▼ Where is Upper Longway located?
        Upper Longway 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 54.76983, -127.18736.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Longway?
        Upper Longway is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Longway?
        Upper Longway has 327 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,136 ft to 2,385 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Longway a point to point trail?
        Upper Longway is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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