The Swirly Burl
Southern Alberta
Trail score 23 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
The Swirly Burl is a 1.9 km out and back trail. It runs 0.9 km each way. The route gains 119 m in total and tops out at 1,567 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.
- Length
- 1.9km
- 0.9 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 119m
- Estimated time
- 50min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,567m
- Lowest point
- 1,448m
Elevation profile
1,448 m to 1,567 mHighest point 1,567 m, lowest 1,448 m, 119 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 24% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
100% LTE · 0% 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
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.1326° N, 115.4687° 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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- Clay AEasy · 1.8 km · 161 m gain · 0.4 km away
- JawboneModerate · 3.0 km · 333 m gain · 0.6 km away
- Loamly DaysEasy · 1.3 km · 176 m gain · 0.8 km away
All 249 trails in Southern Alberta
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