North Fork Swan River

4.8/5 (81 reviews)
North Fork Swan River is an entry point into one of the best but less traveled networks of offroad trails along the Front Range. Located within striking distance of Breckenridge and not far from Denver and Colorado Springs, it is a favorite for locals and vacationers alike. On the trek, you will be ...Read More
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Highlights of North Fork Swan River

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mine Category IconMine
Rock Category IconRock
Highest Elevation
12628 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
05/21 - 11/22
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
354, 356
Nearest Town
Breckenridge
Nearest Services
Breckenridge
Management Agency
White River National Forest
District
Dillon Ranger District

Overview

North Fork Swan River is an entry point into one of the best but less traveled networks of offroad trails along the Front Range. Located within striking distance of Breckenridge and not far from Denver and Colorado Springs, it is a favorite for locals and vacationers alike. On the trek, you will be rewarded with high-alpine tundra, historic cabins, and mining ruins. If you have more than an afternoon to spend on the trails, you can combine this trail with all the others in the area to have one amazing trip, complete with a memory-making dispersed campsite. 

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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15 Waypoints
47 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
81 Community Reviews
1 Video
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