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Gallatin National Forest/Montana

South Fork Swan

1.0 mi

Distance

348 ft

Elev. Gain

30m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

South Fork Swan is a 1-mile trail with a dirt surface located at an elevation ranging from 1,941 meters to 2,046 meters. This trail is set in a forested region typical for areas maintained by the U.S. Forest Service, offering a short hike with an elevation gain of 348 feet. The trail is not a loop, requiring hikers to return the way they came.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,941 ft
Max:2,046 ft
111 ft
6 ft
1,941 ft1,976 ft2,011 ft2,046 ft0.0 mi0.2 mi0.5 mi0.7 mi1.0 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

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Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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