Swamp Lake

5/5 (6 reviews)
With the trailhead starting at just under 7400 feet, the Swamp Lake Trail has some of the best scenery the Sierra National Forest has to offer. From gravel, dirt, silt, boulders, granite faces, steep climbs and descents, this trail will throw everything at you within the first couple of miles. In th...Read More
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Highlights of Swamp Lake

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
9578 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
07/01 - 11/01
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
26E220 & 26E221
Nearest Town
Shaver Lake
Nearest Services
Shaver Lake
Management Agency
Sierra National Forest
District
High Sierra Ranger District

Overview

With the trailhead starting at just under 7400 feet, the Swamp Lake Trail has some of the best scenery the Sierra National Forest has to offer. From gravel, dirt, silt, boulders, granite faces, steep climbs and descents, this trail will throw everything at you within the first couple of miles. In the middle of the trail is Swamp Lake. This large, clear lake offers camping and fishing at its finest. Even during holiday weekends, the remote location ensures that the number of campers is minimal. If you are looking for some challenging off-roading and some quiet down time, Swamp Lake should be at the top of your To-Do-List. This could possibly be the most fun trail you ever do.

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41 Trail Photos
5 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
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