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1,375 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:02:42
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
3,293 ft
Altitude min
3,421 ft
Altitude max
3,421 ft
Altitude start
3,294 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
1,115 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:02:42
Avg time

Beyond Beef Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swansea Mountain Recreation Site
    Invermere, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36749 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15934 in E-Biking
    • #6380 in Trail Running
    • #4378 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2020

Very fun and flowy option around (and over) Meat Grinder. Stop on the bridge and admire the incredible rock work, or heckle your friends as they ride under you on Meat Grinder.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 8 miles avg distance
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        Directions to beyond-beef trailhead (50.486530, -115.950300)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond Beef

        Where is Beyond Beef located?
        Beyond Beef is located in Swansea Mountain Recreation Site, Invermere, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Swansea Mountain Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.48653, -115.9503.
        How hard is Beyond Beef?
        Beyond Beef is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Beyond Beef?
        Beyond Beef has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 39 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,004 m to 1,043 m.
        Is Beyond Beef a point to point trail?
        Yes, Beyond Beef is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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