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Swauger Lake Trail

Hiking trail · Lost River Range / Craters · Trailhead near Mackay, ID

10.7 mi17.3 kmRound trip

≈4,203 ft≈1,281 mElevation gain

9,619 ft2,932 mHigh point

6 hr 45 minEstimated time

Hard5.4 mi / 8.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last stretch is on a high-clearance forest road

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Swauger Lake (#4091)

Trailhead

On FR 40434, near Mackay, ID

Coordinates: 44.08365, -113.55762

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Overview

Swauger Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.7 mi / 17.3 km near Mackay, ID. Expect about 4,203 ft / 1,281 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,619 ft / 2,932 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 45 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 7,635 ft / 2,327 m · high 9,610 ft / 2,929 m

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.