Swamp Lake

Total Miles14.4
Technical Rating
7Difficult
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeHigh-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

Contrary to what its name implies, Swamp Lake Trail is a high-elevation mountain route climbing over 9,500 feet at one point. Although much of the trail is heavily forested, the scenery is very impressive from high vistas along the route. You pass several excellent fishing lakes, although some require short hikes. The trail can be driven in a day but most people stop and camp along the way. A real challenge for green-sticker vehicles.

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Difficulty

Difficult. Large, challenging boulders and steep climbs. Muddy in places. Snow possible in early summer. Recommend modified vehicles with high ground clearance and differential lockers. For experienced drivers only. Don't go alone.

Technical Rating

7

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Garrett Sellers
Jul 16, 2025
Open
Normal
Great trail it is definitely for experienced only I was with 3 other guys are we were all on dirt bikes definitely would be hard on a jeep
Armando Garcia
Aug 24, 2024
2000 Jeep Cherokee
Open
Dusty
Steve Holland
Aug 16, 2024
1997 Jeep TJ
Open
Some challenge. long. dusty. it took 4 solid hours to wheel the 15 miles.
Mahmood Amiri
Jun 26, 2024
Open
Normal
Samuel Friesen
Sep 02, 2023
Open
NormalMuddy/WetRough/Deteriorated
James Garcia
Aug 31, 2023
Open
James Garcia
Aug 13, 2023
Temporarily Closed

Swamp Lake Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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