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558 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
00:01:46
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
4,099 ft
Altitude min
4,129 ft
Altitude max
4,101 ft
Altitude start
4,127 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
312 ft
Distance climb
207 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:01:46
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SW Passage Viewpoint Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Nature Park
    Kimberley, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119185 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106193 in Trail Running
    • #23704 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Steep, rocky but short climb to the viewpoint. Great views of the Canadian Rockies and St. Mary's River Valley. Definitely worth the effort.

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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        Directions to sw-passage-viewpoint trailhead (49.647170, -116.008980)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About SW Passage Viewpoint

        Where is SW Passage Viewpoint located?
        SW Passage Viewpoint is located in Kimberley Nature Park, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kimberley Nature Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.64717, -116.00898.
        How hard is SW Passage Viewpoint?
        SW Passage Viewpoint is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for SW Passage Viewpoint?
        SW Passage Viewpoint has 26 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,099 ft to 4,129 ft.
        Is SW Passage Viewpoint a point to point trail?
        SW Passage Viewpoint is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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