Swiftcurrent Pass Trail,
Glacier National Park

Located 33.9 miles from Columbia Falls, Montana (MT)
4 Stars
16,949 Steps 1  (7.7 mi)
Trails National Parks Glacier Swiftcurrent Pass Trail

Elevation

The Swiftcurrent Pass Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,198 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,931 ft. and an elevation range of 2,267 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
7.7 mi4,931 ft7,198 ft2,267 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.8 hrs179.32,152 ft328 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.3 hrs27.3328 ft2,152 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Swiftcurrent Pass Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mount Cleveland, MT
  2. North Topo Map: Gable Mountain, MT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Chief Mountain, MT
  4. West Topo Map: Ahern Pass, MT
  5. Topo Map: Many Glacier, MT
  6. East Topo Map: Lake Sherburne, MT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mount Cannon, MT
  8. South Topo Map: Logan Pass, MT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Rising Sun, MT

FAQ

What is the length of the Swiftcurrent Pass Trail?
The length of the trail is 7.7 miles (12.3 km) or 16,949 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Swiftcurrent Pass Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.8 hours in one direction and in 3.3 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.