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| | Backcountry hiking in Oregon is such a brilliant thing to do. Here in Oregon hiking is so much fun. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Swallow Lake Trail in Linn County, Oregon is the fresh air at its best. There are numerous wilderness hiking trails in Oregon, and each one is gorgeous in its own way. Swallow Lake Trail is a very long backpacking and hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough wilderness hiking trail for advanced backcountry walkers looking for an excellent challenge. Some parts |
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of this wilderness hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the wilderness hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Sometimes this backcountry trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire
| | restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. With its 14.4 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many wilderness hiking trails. Swallow Lake Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,182 feet, and that is higher than average. Backcountry hiking here in the Central Cascade Range is a very pleasant way to see these summits. Oregon has plenty of great wilderness hiking trails, and one of those is Swallow Lake Trail in Linn County. For the duration of the months of summer at Swallow Lake Trail temperatures are typically in the 70's | |
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while night lows are frequently in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Swallow Lake Trail. Swallow Lake Trail is a wet location that gets a large amount of rain; the month of December is the wettest
with most of the rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Swallow Lake Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. It's a lengthy journey from Bend to Swallow Lake Trail, but it is an amusing
place to walk. This backcountry hike should take you about 2 days, so it's a perfect thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Swallow Lake Trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out walk. There are so many wilderness hiking trails in this vicinity.
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And that's not all there is to do here in the Central Cascade Range. You can run the rapids of Santiam River - North near Swallow Lake Trail. Mist Creek is near Swallow Lake Trail and is always a delight to visit, and a trip to Swallow Lake Trail wouldn't
be complete without taking a look at Gatch Falls.
There's just no way anyone can get bored here at Swallow Lake Trail. Take a little journey to Whiskey Creek if you're here at Swallow Lake Trail, and Bingham Basin is a great spot. Minto Pass is a brilliant place to spend some
time at, and everyone loves Eight Lakes Basin. At this river you will never have a bad time. Camping at Swallow Lake Trail is good fun, Wizard Falls Campground is a good local campground, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Marion Falls.
So many exciting things
in the Central Cascade Range, just tremendous. Why not camp at Trout Lake Campground while you're here at Swallow Lake Trail; there's whitewater on Marion Creek for all you adrenaline rush seekers.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.5778, Longitude -121.8943
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 14.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Total elevation difference: 3182 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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17 miles away
We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w...
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
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24 miles away
Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bend, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Swallow Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Swallow Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
Local climate location: MARION FRKS FISH HATCH 21 miles away
       
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Sisters Inn & Suites, Sisters
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25 miles away
Just a short drive to Redmond and Bend, the Sisters Inn and Suites offers convenience too many local attractions including Downtown Sisters, Fly Fishers Place, Black Butte Ranch, Les Schwab Amphitheat...
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Five Pine Lodge, Sisters
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26 miles away
Lodging in Sisters, Oregon, at FivePine Lodge and Spa is a vacation back in time to Central Oregon's golden era of travel with every modern luxury. Whether you're practicing Tai-Chi atop Eagle Rock, p...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Swallow Lake Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Swallow Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Swallow Lake Trail:
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Marion Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference |
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Blue Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 13.2 hiking miles, 2356 feet elevation difference |
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Bingham Ridge Trail, Linn County
County
, 3 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1458 feet elevation difference |
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Minto Pass Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 967 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Ridge Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1692 feet elevation difference |
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Pamelia Lake Trail, Linn County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.4 hiking miles, 952 feet elevation difference |
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Summit Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 5 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1790 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Swallow Lake Trail:
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Marion Creek, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) |
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Breitenbush River, Marion County
County
, 18 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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Metolius River, Jefferson County
County
, 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 28.5 miles long (Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook) |
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Collawash River, Marion County
County
, 21 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) |
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| | Hotels Near Swallow Lake Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 17 miles away |
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Detroit Motel, Detroit
, 22 miles away |
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Comfort Inn, Sisters
, 24 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 24 miles away |
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Sisters Inn & Suites, Sisters
, 25 miles away |
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