Swan Hill Trail
Near Swan Hills · Central Alberta
Trail score 15 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Swan Hill Trail is a 10.1 km out and back trail near Swan Hills. It runs 5.0 km each way. The route gains 185 m in total and tops out at 1,049 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. At 1.0 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 13.2 km side branch with the same name. The map also shows four separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 10.1km
- 5.0 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 185m
- Estimated time
- 3h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,049m
- Lowest point
- 1,005m
Elevation profile
1,005 m to 1,049 mHighest point 1,049 m, lowest 1,005 m, 185 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
0% LTE · 100% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 0.0 km
- Model
- 2024 · Natural Resources Canada
Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.
Good for
- Hiking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.7350° N, 115.1888° W.
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:
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All 279 trails in Central Alberta
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30