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1.3 miles
Distance
740 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:21:21
Avg time
682 ft
Altitude change
1,762 ft
Altitude min
2,448 ft
Altitude max
1,762 ft
Altitude start
2,444 ft
Altitude end
10.2%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
59.5%
Grade min
4,449 ft
Distance climb
840 ft
Distance down
1,335 ft
Distance flat
00:21:21
Avg time
Uptrack Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Bluff Recreation Area
Smithers, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonLate spring, summer, & fall
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Uptrack is a 3 km long trail offers riders a pedal-able route to the top of the Bluff. The lower section of Uptrack was entirely redesigned in 2023 making Uptrack a smooth ride to the top of the bluffs. Access is from the Bluff Road just above the exit of Penetralia. The trail also intersects the Bluff road at the Q1 junction and the top of Longway.
Access Info
Generally accessed by riding Boardwalk from the Duthie Trailhead parking lot onto Bluff Road. Take a right turn at the kiosk.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 13 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 104 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
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- 642 rides
- Last: Jul 19, 2026
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(54.765880, -127.178180)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uptrack
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Where is Uptrack located?
Uptrack 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 54.76588, -127.17818.
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How hard is Uptrack?
Uptrack is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Uptrack?
Uptrack has 740 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,762 ft to 2,448 ft.
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Is Uptrack a point to point trail?
Yes, Uptrack is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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