Swift Run Road

Total Miles 2.9
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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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.

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Difficulty

Rated a 2 in difficulty, the road is generally passable in good weather, but winter maintenance is not necessarily provided.

Technical Rating

2

Swift Run Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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