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1.1 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-416 ft
Descent
00:07:21
Avg time
-413 ft
Altitude change
3,031 ft
Altitude min
3,447 ft
Altitude max
3,444 ft
Altitude start
3,031 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
5,157 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:07:21
Avg time

Upper Swamp Thing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crawford Trails
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119721 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155232 in Trail Running
    • #339490 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,194 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #9,506 in Trail Running
    • #13,860 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Upper Swamp Thing is a 2 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Kelowna British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Upper Swamp Thing Trail Reports

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Sep 30, 2026 @ 2:53pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 30, 2026
Jul 11, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/Creston)
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Mar 27, 2026 @ 5:52am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 27, 2026
trees down, near both ends of the trail
Apr 12, 2025 @ 10:32pm
Apr 12, 2025
Some small snow patches and a couple of downed trees that can be easily ridden around. Otherwise it’s in a good shape and not muddy.
Sep 29, 2024 @ 12:07pm
Sep 29, 2024
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on Sep 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.55 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Swamp Thing located?
      Upper Swamp Thing is located in Crawford Trails, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Crawford Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.79077, -119.39458.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Swamp Thing?
      Upper Swamp Thing is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Swamp Thing?
      Upper Swamp Thing has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 416 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,031 ft to 3,447 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Swamp Thing?
      Upper Swamp Thing is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Swamp Thing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Swamp Thing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Swamp Thing?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Swamp Thing are:
      • May (7 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Swamp Thing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Swamp Thing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Swamp Thing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Swamp Thing. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Swamp Thing?
      Upper Swamp Thing is a moderately popular trail. There have been 908 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 860 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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