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1,319 ft
Distance
113 ft
Climb
00:05:53
Avg time
114 ft
Altitude change
3,985 ft
Altitude min
4,098 ft
Altitude max
3,985 ft
Altitude start
4,098 ft
Altitude end
8.6%
Grade
1%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
1,319 ft
Distance climb
00:05:53
Avg time
SW Passage Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKimberley Nature Park
Kimberley, British Columbia -
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#6,847 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #5,616 in E-Biking
- #7,181 in Trail Running
- #5,319 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Connects from the top of Jimmy Russell Trail. A solid but short climb up a rocky and rooty section. Must visit SW Passage view point - great views of the Canadian Rockies and St. Mary's River Valley.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 43 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 295 rides
- Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Directions to sw-passage trailhead
(49.645960, -116.012930)
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