2,963 ft
Distance
387 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:11:06
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of South Ridge Trail
Summit Trail Makers SocietySponsor- past supporters
- Kootenay Trail Builders
2016Builder
South Ridge Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaSwansea Mountain Recreation Site
Invermere, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 100 in Snowshoeing
This short uphill trail goes to the south summit and has amazing views of the Columbia Valley. This is a multi-use trail, so please respect the hikers. Uphill bike traffic only.
Hiking allowed in both directions. This trail connects you to the SE Ridge hiking trail (an alternative route up or down from the peak).
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for South Ridge Trail multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change316 ft
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Altitude min5,339 ft
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Altitude max5,655 ft
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Altitude start5,339 ft
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Altitude end5,655 ft
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Grade10.675%
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Grade max-24.927%
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Grade min45.369%
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Distance climb2,317 ft
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Distance down577 ft
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Distance flat69 ft
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Avg time00:11:06
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Avg reverse time00:04:09
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 17.7 km avg distance
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 17.7 km avg distance
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- 326 rides
- Last: Apr 20, 2025
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Nearby Trails
- Se Ridge Hiking Trail 1,581 ft
- Swansea - Ashby Ascent 4,875 ft
- Swansea Trail (upper) 1 mile
- Hula Girl Connector 1 mile
- Swansea Tower Loop 1 mile
Swansea Mountain Recreation Site
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