Swauger Lake Trail
Salmon-Challis National Forest, Custer County, ID
Out-and-back trail in Salmon-Challis National Forest, Custer County, ID. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.7 mi (17.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,232 ft (1,290 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 35 min
- High point
- 9,623 ft (2,933 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Swauger Lake Trail
How long is Swauger Lake Trail?
Swauger Lake Trail is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 35 min. It climbs 4,232 ft (1,290 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,623 ft (2,933 m).
How hard is Swauger Lake Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Swauger Lake Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Swauger Lake Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Swauger Lake Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Long Lost Creek Trail Salmon-Challis National Forest · Moderate · 4.8 mi (7.7 km)
- Long Lost Creek to Wet Creek Trail Salmon-Challis National Forest · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Shadow Lakes Trail Salmon-Challis National Forest · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Big Creek Trail Salmon-Challis National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Big Creek Massacre Trail Salmon-Challis National Forest · Hard · 5.3 mi (8.6 km)
- Massacre Creek Trail Salmon-Challis National Forest · Expert · 10.6 mi (17.1 km)
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