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In 1924, Mt. Swansea was established as a B.C. Forest Service lookout. |
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Mt. Swansea is 1,724m (5,655feet) high. |
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A lookout structure was constructed in 1952 and removed in 1992. |
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A radio communications tower still remains and is seen as you approach the summit. |
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A Forest Service recreation site has been established here to provide viewing ("Virtual
View" From Launch) and picnicking opportunities for your enjoyment. |
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Access
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From the crossroads of Invermere and Hwy 93/95 travel south app. 2.7 km to Windermere
Loop Road. |
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Turn left and cross Swansea Road. Travel 3.2 km where a left turn will take you over the
Westroc Gypsum Mine Haul Road onto the signed Mt. Swansea Forest Service Road. |
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Note that the Westroc Road is closed to public traffic Monday to Friday. |
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Give the right of way to industrial traffic. |
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After 5 km the steep Mt. Swansea Road terminates at the parking area and trailhead. |
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The road is graded to accommodate high clearance 2WD vehicles. However, extreme caution
must be used, especially in passing oncoming traffic, since the road is very narrow with
numerous switchbacks. |
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Drive carefully with headlights on. |
Trail Description (Mt. Swansea Summit)
From the parking area this short steep trail leads to the summit of Mt. Swansea - a
hike of 15 to 20 minutes. The one-half (.5) kilometer trail gains 105 m in elevation and
leads to exhilarating panoramic views of the Columbia Valley, lying almost 1000m below the
summit.
Trail Description (Mt. Swansea Ridge)
From the parking area you walk about 100m back on the road and then turn left to the
Mt. Swansea trail - a hike of 15 minutes. The one-half (.5) kilometer trail gains 90 m in
elevation and leads to the top of the ridge.
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Mt. Swansea Summit Launch Sites
Of the 3 launches the northwest is the best followed by the west launch.
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South launch is a metal ramp over shallow slope (in case of
south wind use the Mt. Swansea ridge launch)
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Mt. Swansea Ridge Launch Site
It is a nice grassy south west launch site - ideal for Paragliding beginners
Landing
The Airport Operator Babin
Air permits landing at the Airport (south east end of the airstrip) to
Hang Gliders and Paragliders holding the Hagar and Air traffic Radio License.
A Aircraft Radio is required to transmit your landing intensions to the
Invermere Traffic at 123.20
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