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3,350 ft
Distance
-578 ft
Descent
00:06:34
Avg time
-578 ft
Altitude change
1,824 ft
Altitude min
2,402 ft
Altitude max
2,402 ft
Altitude start
1,824 ft
Altitude end
-17.3%
Grade
-55.9%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
3,337 ft
Distance down
13 ft
Distance flat
00:06:34
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Shining Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Bluff Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #92814 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72969 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Skinny

The Shinning has lots of optional lines with large wooden drops, jumps, and ramps. This trail is super fun and is really drifty with a mix of loam and loose soil. Technical bits here and there and great flow in other sections. Very fun and connects to lots of other great trails.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 112 rides
  • Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Jun 7, 2026 @ 4:50pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 7, 2026
 Large tree across trail
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 @ 6:11am (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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        Directions to shining trailhead (54.772560, -127.187970)

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        0:14 | 323 | Dec 17, 2013 , Smithers

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shining

        ▼ Where is Shining located?
        Shining 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 54.77256, -127.18797.
        ▼ How hard is Shining?
        Shining is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shining?
        The trail has 176 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 556 m to 732 m.
        ▼ Is Shining a point to point trail?
        Yes, Shining is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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