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1.3 miles
Distance
740 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:22:12
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
4,436 ft
Distance climb
843 ft
Distance down
1,362 ft
Distance flat
00:22:12
Avg time

Uptrack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51634 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8746 in E-Biking
    • #100023 in Trail Running
    • #114857 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,527 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #623 in E-Biking
    • #5,779 in Trail Running
    • #6,162 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Late spring, summer, & fall
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes 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.

Tags
BoardwalkBridgesFamily friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 188 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 735 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Uptrack Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 8:49am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 6, 2026
 Down tree
Jun 1, 2026 @ 4:19pm (America/Metlakatla)
Jun 1, 2026
 reporter
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.
Dec 2, 2025 @ 8:02pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 2, 2025
 reporter Snow season is here.
May 14, 2025 @ 11:51am
May 14, 2025
 Multiple trees across trail at veyr top across rosk shelf before Broken Axe. Multiple cuts and clean required, but there is a path through and...
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on Sep 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (3 votes)
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      B.I.K.E. Ride - Sprockids Easier
      ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 352 ft • 6 • Out & Back •
      This is the easier of the two Sprockids routes for the B.I.K.E. ride. It's a great way to introduce riders...
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      The Brobdingnagian Bluff Ride
      ★ 5.0 • 23 miles • 6,337 ft • 32 • Loop •
      Looking for an epic ride? Try this gigantic route which samples nearly every bluff trail in one ride.
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      Heavy Petal - Short Course
      4 miles • 1,521 ft • 4 •
      Heavy Petal - Short Course
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      5 ★ 67%
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      2 ★ 33%
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      chubby5000 chubby5000
      Excellent climbing trail. Well built and nothing too steep. Long Way is prettier and has quite a bit more respite due to said length but this is still a nice way to get to the top
      tvan5
      New UpTrack is awesome, especially lower part up to Riff Raff. Quite a mellow grade and not technical. Rest of it is more challenging but still not technical. Much easier than before for sure, great work here!
      CliffUmpleby CliffUmpleby
      Not an up track for folks that dont ride a lot. Take deep bluff or long way!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Uptrack?
      Uptrack is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Uptrack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Uptrack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Uptrack?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Uptrack are:
      • June (96 activities)
      • July (71 activities)
      • May (70 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Uptrack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Uptrack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Uptrack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Uptrack. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Uptrack?
      Uptrack is a very popular trail. There have been 3,198 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,738 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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