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1.2 miles
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:17:53
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
568 ft
Altitude min
583 ft
Altitude max
583 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-6.3%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
420 ft
Distance climb
840 ft
Distance down
4,652 ft
Distance flat
00:17:53
Avg time

Swamp Overlook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest Lea
    Laurentian Valley Township, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115641 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #243145 in Trail Running
    • #92813 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April - December
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2000

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Swamp Overlook is a 2 km less popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Laurentian Valley Township Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 m blue climb. It features ladder bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

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1846 Forest Lea Road, Pembroke, Ontario - drive to the West end of the road gravel parking area

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 17, 2024 @ 1:12pm
Aug 17, 2024
May 4, 2024 @ 2:28pm
May 4, 2024
 Sticks, leaves, debris and some trees across trail. Dry and rideable.
Aug 13, 2023 @ 11:33am
Aug 13, 2023
Aug 28, 2022 @ 6:41am
Aug 28, 2022
 Brutal. A questionable black diamond with all the roots and rocks and short but steep elevation changes. Take it easy.
Dec 1, 2021 @ 10:36am
Dec 1, 2021
 reporter This loop has been re-routed; the beaver dam bridges are now removed after several blow outs from heavy rain. Now the trail avoids crossing the...
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        Directions to swamp-overlook-109017 trailhead (45.808150, -77.285830)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Swamp Overlook

        ▼ Where is Swamp Overlook located?
        Swamp Overlook is located in Forest Lea, Laurentian Valley Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Forest Lea trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.80815, -77.28583.
        ▼ How hard is Swamp Overlook?
        Swamp Overlook is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Swamp Overlook?
        Swamp Overlook has 2 m of elevation gain. The trail has 4 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 173 m to 178 m.
        ▼ Is Swamp Overlook a point to point trail?
        Swamp Overlook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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