Swine Flu Details
One of the most fun ups and downs in the valley, accessed via "Swine Up New" followed by a very hard grunt up Far Side until you join the original Swine Flu climb. Shouldn’t take much more than 1.5 hours, but it will feel like you did a lot more, all sorts of terrain, switchbacks, little steeps to challenge you on the up, a couple of steeper corners on the downs, but really fun rolling terrain and a great view form the top. Be respectful to any cows you encounter. No Dogs.
The second half of the climb, from Mad Cow, is designated black as it becomes more technical and steeper above this point. Sharp switchbacks and a couple of steep pitches immediately after the pig.
A bench and beautiful views await those who make it to the top.
Access Info
Either riding from town head up the trail that starts at Fairy Creek. If driving head to the Visitor Centre, park there and head up the single track that starts there.
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More Stats for Swine Flu bike trail
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Altitude change-467 ft
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Altitude min3,577 ft
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Altitude max4,409 ft
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Altitude start4,051 ft
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Altitude end3,584 ft
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Grade-5.552%
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Grade max-37.111%
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Grade min47.772%
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Distance climb2,888 ft
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Distance down1 miles
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Distance flat222 ft
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Avg time00:33:06
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Swine Flu Trail Reports
Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 663 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 1,166 rides
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