Swift Run Road
Total Miles
2.9
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Traveling between Old Forge Road and Snowy Mountain Road, Swift Run Road offers a scenic backwoods route through Michaux's rugged heart. This gravel forest road passes key trailheads, including the Climbing Rock Trail, and provides access to the well-known climbing destination Shaffer Rocks--a popular spot for bouldering and top-roping just steps off the Appalachian Trail. Nestled nearby is the Hermitage Cabin, a rustic PATC-maintained shelter available for overnight stays (reserve through the PA DCNR or PATC site). Whether you're driving through, hiking the connecting trails, or scouting rock faces, Swift Run Road is a quiet corridor rich with forest beauty, outdoor access, and adventure potential.
Photos of Swift Run Road
Difficulty
Rated a 2 in difficulty, the road is generally passable in good weather, but winter maintenance is not necessarily provided.
Status Reports
Swift Run Road can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
Swift Run Road Map
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