Swede Mountain Runabout
Total Miles
14.4
Elevation
1,424.77 ft
Duration
1 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
This trail provides a wonderful showcase of the Kootenai National Forest's beauty. Once leaving the pavement, a maintained gravel road takes one up and over Swede mountain and down to the Fischer River. The road is the main access to the Swede Mountain Fire Lookout Tower is still "manned". The road presents excellent views of the Cabinet Mountain Range along with the chance to see multiple species of wildlife and beautiful wildflowers. The trail can hold snow into mid-spring but is normally melted by Mid-May. There are plenty of places to stop for lunch, along with an abundant amount of side spurs and roads to explore.
Photos of Swede Mountain Runabout
Difficulty
This trail is accessible to most vehicles and would be suitable to drive with a stock SUV the majority of the year.
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