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3,438 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-110 ft
Descent
00:16:06
Avg time
-53 ft
Altitude change
2,178 ft
Altitude min
2,272 ft
Altitude max
2,272 ft
Altitude start
2,218 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
925 ft
Distance climb
2,018 ft
Distance down
495 ft
Distance flat
00:16:06
Avg time

SwampX Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pidherny Recreation Site
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #245017 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108614 in Trail Running
    • #75926 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2015

Trail built in 2015 by Preston. Technical and rugged climbing trail with lots of roots and short steep pitches. Check out the cool bridge over the swamp

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 21 rides
  • Last: Jul 22, 2026
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SwampX Trail Reports

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May 27, 2026 @ 7:52pm (America/Vancouver)
May 27, 2026
trail has been cleared and air raked
May 9, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/Vancouver)
May 9, 2026
 clear of trees, still needs to be raked.
May 7, 2026 @ 7:56pm (America/Vancouver)
May 7, 2026
 5+ trees down throughout the entire trail
May 3, 2026 @ 12:01pm (America/Vancouver)
May 3, 2026
 Multiple trees down, still too soft
Aug 18, 2025 @ 12:08pm
Aug 18, 2025
trail has been brushed and air raked good to go
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        Directions to swampx trailhead (53.983530, -122.859430)

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        Routes with this trail

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        Pidherney XC perimeter anticlockwise
        12 miles • 1,669 ft • 57 • Loop •
        Full perimeter of Pidherney, some rooty old school trails and some flow

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        Frequently Asked Questions About SwampX

        ▼ Where is SwampX located?
        SwampX is located in Pidherny Recreation Site, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pidherny Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.98353, -122.85943.
        ▼ How hard is SwampX?
        SwampX is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for SwampX?
        SwampX has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 110 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,178 ft to 2,272 ft.
        ▼ Is SwampX a point to point trail?
        Yes, SwampX is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is SwampX?
        SwampX is 3,438 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on SwampX?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on SwampX. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride SwampX?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride SwampX are:
        • July (9 activities)
        • June (7 activities)
        • September (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access SwampX? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to SwampX are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride SwampX?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride SwampX. The trail is 3,438 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is SwampX?
        SwampX is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 401 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 317 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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