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8.8 miles
Distance
2,565 ft
Climb
-2,558 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
7 ft
Altitude change
3,216 ft
Altitude min
3,216 ft
Altitude start
3,222 ft
Altitude end
-56.2%
Grade max
75.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1,184 ft
Distance flat
Treat yourself to the Swansea Epic. A grunt of a climb will take you up the west slope of Mt. Swansea, gradually contouring north until you emerge at the upper parking lot. One final climb takes you to the south summit, where your reward awaits: Epic views, and an even more epic descent.
Flow, berms, rollers, and jumps, along South Park and Hula Girl, ending with a bit of tech through Meat Grinder. Make sure to stop and enjoy the views - they're some of the best around
Detailed Description
Swansea Loop is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Invermere British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 2,565 ft with a max elevation of 5,646 ft then descends -2,558 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 3, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Avg time1 hr 43 min
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Altitude min3,216 ft
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Altitude start3,216 ft
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Altitude end3,222 ft
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Climb2,565 ft
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Descent-2,558 ft
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Grade max-56.2%
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Grade min75.2%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1,184 ft
32 Reviews & Comments
Shitrider
Amazing loop, one of the best trails I've come across
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Trails in Route
| 4,459 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 522 ft | |||||
| 2,963 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 1,450 ft | |||||
| 1,381 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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![South Park // New Trail // Mt Swansea //...]()
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South Park // New Trail // Mt Swansea // Invermere BC
trail: South Park
12:49 | 3071 | comments: 0 | favs:
Oct 23, 2018
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Flowy Mt Swansea Trails Top To Bottom | South Park + Hula Girl + Meat Grinder
trail: South Park
21:37 | 295 | comments: 0 | favs:
Sep 1, 2025
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