Mt. Rose Swanson - Perimeter Loop

Mt. Rose Swanson - Perimeter Loop

Armstrong

31 min from Vernon
4520 Chamberlaine Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4
This particular route around Mt. Rose-Swanson hits all of the viewpoint lookouts for the longest loop possible in the park. From the parking lot, to the "Overview" look out, Tower, Benchmark, Turner's Terrace, and Miller's Bluff.

Both Miller's Bluff and Tower have fantastic lookout spots over the valley, while Benchmark is the highest point of the park at 966 meters and is more of a simple forest clearing. The proclaimed amazing view at "Overview" is better skipped for the better photo op at Tower.

While the trail network doesn't actually cross over to Mt. Swanson, views of it are possible at Turner's Terrace. The trail network is single-wide and due to the large amounts of shade is still quite snowy and icy throughout March.
Route
  • Half-Day
  • Average
  • Loop
  • 8.90 km round-trip
  • 2 hr 45 min solo
  • 3 hr group
  • 545 m gain
Kids & Pets
  • On-Leash
  • Child-Friendly
Features

Address

4520 Chamberlaine Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4

Driving Time

From Vernon, approximate travel time by car is 31 min.

Notable GPS Co-ordinates

Detailed Directions

1. Head North on Highway 97 towards Vernon and continue through.
2. When approaching Armstrong, turn LEFT onto Rosedale Avenue.
3. Turn Right onto Okanagan Street, and then after the left hand curve, turn RIGHT to stay on Okanagan Street.
4. Turn LEFT onto Wood Avenue which will turn into Salmon River Road.
5. After the right hand curve, TURN LEFT to stay on Salmon River Road.
6. TURN LEFT onto Hallam Road.
7. Turn RIGHT to stay on Hallam and then take the second LEFT to stay on Hallam Road.
8. Turn LEFT onto Chamberlain Rd and follow it to the marked trailhead after approximately 2 km.

Google Directions

  • Starting Elevation: 739 meters
  • Ending Elevation: 739 meters
  • Maximum Elevation: 966 meters
  • Minimum Elevation: 729 meters
  • Elevation Gain: 545 meters
  • Elevation Loss: -545 meters
  • Slope Up: 11.00%
  • Slope Down: -10.00%

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The metrics for this trail have been converted to round-trip formation for distance and elevation gain/descent if necessary.

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GPS Notes
We have often color-coded our GPX tracks. While it is not always the case, we have tried to use the following convention on our newer maps:

Green/Blue: human-verified by our volunteers.
Purple: overgrown trail, bushwhack, or on private property.
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