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2,425 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
3,570 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
3,562 ft
Altitude min
3,564 ft
Altitude start
3,570 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-1.7%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
1,283 ft
Distance climb
184 ft
Distance down
958 ft
Distance flat
Swallow Details
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Activities
- Nordic Ski
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNipika Mountain Resort & the Cross River Canyon Recreation Site
Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity40 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- 75 in Mountain Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSki Run (Off-Piste)
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerRecreation Sites and Trails BC, Ministry of Env and Parks.
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Swallow is a 739 m moderately popular green difficulty ski run (off-piste) trail located near Radium Hot Springs British Columbia. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 6 rides
- Last: Mar 15, 2026
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(50.623190, -115.801070)
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Where is Swallow located?
Swallow is located in Nipika Mountain Resort & the Cross River Canyon Recreation Site, Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Nipika Mountain Resort & the Cross River Canyon Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.62319, -115.80107.
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How hard is Swallow?
Swallow is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Swallow?
Swallow has 6 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,562 ft to 3,570 ft.
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Is Swallow a point to point trail?
Swallow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
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