1.3 miles
Distance
674 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:22:44
Avg time

Uptrack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Late spring, summer, & fall
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #68039 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15046 in Trail Running
    • #37733 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking

Uptrack is a 3 km long trail offers riders a pedal-able route to the top of the Bluff and an easy ride down for novice riders. There are some challenging switchbacks and sustained grades sure to elevate the heart rate of even the fittest rider on the way up, and provide just enough challenge to be fun for novice riders on the way down. Downhill bike traffic must ride in control and keep speeds moderate at all times, as uphill riders have the right of way and the trail is very popular with hikers and walkers. Be respectful of other users and enjoy the grind on the way up and the smooth flow on the way down. 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Uptrack mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    672 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,771 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,446 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,771 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,444 ft
  • Grade
    10%
  • Grade max
    -3.6%
  • Grade min
    80.2%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    187 ft
  • Distance flat
    69 ft
  • Avg time
    00:22:44
  • Avg reverse time
    00:26:54
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on May 21, 2023
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Avg: 3.5 (2 votes)
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      Uptrack Trail Reports

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      May 21, 2023 @ 8:50am
      May 21, 2023
      		 reporter Starting May 23rd for 3 to 6 weeks the lower section of Uptrack (Outhouse to Q1) will be closed while some trail upgrades are done. Long way is...
      May 9, 2023 @ 8:40pm
      May 9, 2023
      		 reporter All of Uptrack is now open.
      Apr 30, 2023 @ 5:52am
      Apr 30, 2023
      		 reporter The lower portion of Uptick remains closed for now. It's on! Most of the Bluff trails are open. Early season, variable conditions all around....
      Apr 1, 2023 @ 12:48pm
      Apr 1, 2023
      		 reporter Just a quick status reset while we wait for snow to melt.
      Aug 17, 2022 @ 3:20am
      Aug 17, 2022
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 5 rides
      • 6 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 35 rides
      • 6 miles avg distance
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      • 999 rides
      • Last: Jun 8, 2023

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