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Swany's 2000

Near Paddy's Flat · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 18 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Swany's 2000 is a 5.1 km out and back trail near Paddy's Flat in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.5 km each way. The route gains 306 m in total and tops out at 1,836 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Swany's Shortcut Route at 80 m and Swany's 1990 Trail at 0.8 km. Along the way you pass a stream crossing.

Length
5.1km
2.5 km each way
Elevation gain
306m
Estimated time
2h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,836m
Lowest point
1,530m

Elevation profile

1,530 m to 1,836 m
1,8361,530 0 km2.6 km

Highest point 1,836 m, lowest 1,530 m, 306 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 29% 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.

Along the way

  1. 0.0 kmStream crossing

Good for

  • Hiking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8483° N, 114.7304° 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:

Nearby trails

All 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30