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3,223 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-672 ft
Descent
00:05:07
Avg time
-667 ft
Altitude change
4,166 ft
Altitude min
4,833 ft
Altitude max
4,833 ft
Altitude start
4,166 ft
Altitude end
-20.693%
Grade
-41.994%
Grade max
5.059%
Grade min
103 ft
Distance climb
3,048 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:05:07
Avg time
Steeps Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaSwansea Mountain Recreation Site
Invermere, British Columbia -
AKABerm Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
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Provincial Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
Roughly follows the old line of a trail that went straight down the side of the mountain, hence the name. Steeps today is a flowy descent with a few short steeper sections. Expect bermed switchback corners reminiscent of a dual slalom course, fun bump jumps, and the occasional loose, off camber corner to keep you on your toes. This trail is the logical progression in difficulty after hula girl.
Access Info
Access off the Swansea Climb Road directly or by continuing down from Booty Call. Note that where Booty Call merges into Steeps there is a trail to the right, this is the old Lower Booty Call, which has been closed.
Disclaimer
Gets very dusty and loose in summer.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 4.0 km average
6 Months
- 22 rides
- 12.2 km avg distance
All
- 127 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Directions to steeps trailhead
(50.502260, -115.950699)
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mtb
294 |
Apr 19, 2019 , Invermere
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7:23 |
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Aug 17, 2016 , Invermere
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2:14 |
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Dec 17, 2014 , Invermere
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pkahlke
it's alright. there's a couple of fun pitches early, but most is a choice between a full fall line run or some easy berms that feel a little dull
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Swansea Mountain Recreation Site
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