Mad Cow and Swine Flu Loop

A popular spot for both hiking and mountain biking, the Mad Cow and Swine Flu trails combine to form a 3.7mi loop through the forest that provides hikers with a peaceful respite from the business of their everyday lives. Hikers looking to utilize this trail should always bring bear spray, as grizzly bears are frequently spotted on the trail and have at times resulted in trail closures.

The trail climbs gently uphill along the lower slopes of Mount Proctor and navigates through a dense network of routes that wind through the area. Apart from the beautiful forest setting and the intermittent views of the surrounding mountains that include Mount Fernie and Mount Proctor, the trail also ends up following closely alongside the flowing waters of Fairy Creek as it passes through a lovely meadow. Although this trail has some minor elevation changes, it’s suitable for hikers of most skill levels and features fairly easy-to-navigate terrain.