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2,277 ft
Distance
204 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:18:20
Avg time
148 ft
Altitude change
4,096 ft
Altitude min
4,263 ft
Altitude max
4,100 ft
Altitude start
4,249 ft
Altitude end
6.5%
Grade
-52.3%
Grade max
42.3%
Grade min
1,562 ft
Distance climb
633 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:18:20
Avg time

Swansea Tower Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Swansea Mountain Recreation Site
    Invermere, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #1786 in Hiking [+]
    • #301 in Trail Running
    • #16372 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #133 in Hiking · British Columbia [+]
    • #21 in Trail Running
    • #1,004 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    April - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The Tower Viewpoint trail forks off the Swansea Trail to the left when heading uphill. A short scramble over some bare rocky sections rewards you with views of the valley.

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Faint trailRockyViews

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Swansea Tower Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 14, 2024 @ 1:40am
Mar 14, 2024
 Portions of the lower trail are going through the freeze thaw cycle. Foot traffic is starting to damage the trail. Best to go before 10 am when...
Mar 17, 2023 @ 10:41am
Mar 17, 2023
 The trail to tower is a mixutre of mud and compact snow/ice.
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Freeze/thaw Cycle
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Swansea Tower Loop located?
      Swansea Tower Loop is located in Swansea Mountain Recreation Site, Invermere, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Swansea Mountain Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.49587, -115.95559.
      ▼ How hard is Swansea Tower Loop?
      Swansea Tower Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Swansea Tower Loop?
      Swansea Tower Loop has 204 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,096 ft to 4,263 ft.
      ▼ Is Swansea Tower Loop a point to point trail?
      Swansea Tower Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is Swansea Tower Loop?
      Swansea Tower Loop is 2,277 ft long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Swansea Tower Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Swansea Tower Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Swansea Tower Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Swansea Tower Loop are:
      • May (7 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Swansea Tower Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Swansea Tower Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Swansea Tower Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to hike Swansea Tower Loop. The trail is 2,277 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Swansea Tower Loop?
      Swansea Tower Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 369 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 374 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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