Swampy Lakes Trail (North),
Deschutes National Forest

Located 15.2 miles from Bend, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
5,929 Steps 1  (2.8 mi)
Trails National Forests Deschutes Swampy Lakes Trail (North)

Elevation

The Swampy Lakes Trail (North) has a maximum elevation of 6,112 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,492 ft. and an elevation range of 620 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.8 mi5,492 ft6,112 ft620 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.1 hrs52.5630 ft33 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
59 min2.833 ft630 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Swampy Lakes Trail (North) topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Trout Creek Butte, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Three Creek Butte, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Tumalo Dam, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Broken Top, OR
  5. Topo Map: Tumalo Falls, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Shevlin Park, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mount Bachelor, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Wanoga Butte, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Benham Falls, OR

FAQ

What is the length of the Swampy Lakes Trail (North)?
The length of the trail is 2.8 miles (4.5 km) or 5,929 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Swampy Lakes Trail (North)?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.1 hours in one direction and in 59 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.