Iyarhe Ipan Route

About this trail

Iyarhe Ipan Route is a 5.9 km out and back trail near Paddy's Flat in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.0 km each way. The route gains 634 m in total and tops out at 1,938 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours of moving time. It meets Swany's · Quirk Bypass Route at 2.5 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass the summit of Swany's Ridge.

Highest point 1,938 m, lowest 1,539 m, 634 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 65% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 1.5 kmIyarhe IpanSummit · 1,897 m
2. 2.9 kmSwany's RidgeSummit · 1,890 m

Good for

• Hiking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Summit, Views

Rankings

• 1in Best hard hikes near Bragg Creek
• 1in Best hard hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 2in Best hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 2in Best hikes with views in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 2in Best summit hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8641° N, 114.7859° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

• Kananaskis trail reports
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

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