Tamarack Loop
Near Swan Hills · Central Alberta
Trail score 15 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Tamarack Loop is a 4.8 km out and back trail near Swan Hills. It runs 2.4 km each way. The route gains 100 m in total and tops out at 1,130 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 4.8km
- 2.4 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 100m
- Estimated time
- 1h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,130m
- Lowest point
- 1,088m
Elevation profile
1,088 m to 1,130 mHighest point 1,130 m, lowest 1,088 m, 100 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 17% 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, Walking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.7038° N, 115.5448° 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:
Nearby trails
- Marigold LoopHard · 37.8 km · 545 m gain · 4.5 km away
- Freeman LoopHard · 28.0 km · 511 m gain · 8.3 km away
- Swan HillsModerate · 11.4 km · 238 m gain · 15.0 km away
- Sh_rm_2Hard · 14.4 km · 358 m gain · 17.9 km away
- Track 11Moderate · 9.1 km · 179 m gain · 18.1 km away
- Track 19Moderate · 9.3 km · 111 m gain · 18.7 km away
All 279 trails in Central Alberta
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