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Clearwater National Forest/Idaho

Swanson D

North Fork Ranger District (NPCNF), Idaho

0.5 mi

Distance

79 ft

Elev. Gain

13m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Swanson D is a short, half-mile trail located within the North Fork Ranger District, offering a modest elevation gain of 79 feet. The trail features accessibility suitable for a wide range of hikers due to its gentle terrain. Situated at a maximum elevation of 1,187 meters, the trail's environment is typical of Idaho's mountainous regions. This trail is not a loop, making it an out-and-back path.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

minor elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,159 ft
Max:1,187 ft
59 ft
42 ft
1,159 ft1,168 ft1,177 ft1,187 ft0.0 mi0.1 mi0.3 mi0.4 mi0.5 mi

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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