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| | Delightful wilderness hiking trails in Oregon are in abundance, and Swamp Peak Trail in Linn County is one of them. When you're here in Oregon backpacking along one of its wilderness hiking trails never gets boring. A visit to Oregon is not complete without some trekking. You'll have got to go far from Albany-Lebanon to get to Swamp Peak Trail, but backcountry hiking it is always fun. This is one of a very small number of backcountry hiking trails in this region. Swamp Peak Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily |
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December, that's the one that rains the most, and July on the other hand is the driest. The total elevation difference for Swamp Peak Trail is 981 feet which is a lower than average number. Swamp Peak Trail is 4.4 miles long it's an average length wilderness trail. Swamp Peak Trail
| | is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Swamp Peak Trail is a one trailhead hiking trail, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. You should count on this walk taking about 4 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Every | |
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wilderness hiking trail in Oregon has its own character. The backcountry hiking trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these peaks. There's not much difference in elevation along Swamp Peak Trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to
finish. Summertime highs at Swamp Peak Trail ordinarily tend to be in the 70's, and the overnight is a tad colder of course, frequently in the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Swamp Peak Trail.
This backcountry hiking trail is a mid length backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a nice backcountry hiking trail for the average person looking for a nice adventure. Hey, time for a backcountry hike don’t you think? Swamp Peak Trail
in Linn County, Oregon is just the spot.
Briefly about the general area:
Camping at Tombstone Prairie Campground is always a splendid experience, and Swamp Peak Trail is brilliant enough to spend more than a day at, Country Star Recreational Vehicle Park is a brilliant
local campground.
A quick tour to Butte Creek in close proximity to Swamp Peak Trail is a wonderful idea, and paddling on Santiam River - Middle is so much fun. Be careful coming to the Central Cascade Range, you might not ever want to go back home again. It's a good idea to go to No Man Creek, it's in the vicinity of Swamp Peak Trail; get soaked paddling on Santiam River - North.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 44.5566, Longitude -122.1832
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 981 feet
Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
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37 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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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
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41 miles away
The Resort at The Mountain is the premier Northwest golf and ski resort located in the Highlands of Oregon just an hour east of Portland at the western base of Mt. Hood. The Resort features 160 gues...
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User input for Swamp Peak Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Lebanon, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Swamp Peak Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Swamp Peak Trail, Central Cascade Range, Linn County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Swamp Peak Trail. |
| | Trails Near Swamp Peak Trail:
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Gordan Peak Trail, Linn County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 441 feet elevation difference |
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Pyramid Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 8.3 hiking miles, 1980 feet elevation difference |
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Cool Camp Trail, Linn County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1258 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Swamp Peak Trail:
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Santiam River - Middle, Linn County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) |
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Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County
County
, 9 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
, 12 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) |
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| | Hotels Near Swamp Peak Trail:
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Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters
, 37 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 41 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 41 miles away |
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 43 miles away |
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
, 44 miles away |
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43 miles away
