Swallow Lake Trail,
Willamette National Forest

Located 14.8 miles from Idanha, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
7,602 Steps 1  (3.5 mi)
Trails National Forests Willamette Swallow Lake Trail

Elevation

The Swallow Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,358 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,770 ft. and an elevation range of 1,588 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.5 mi4,770 ft6,358 ft1,588 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.3 hrs1.113 ft1,552 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.8 hrs129.31,552 ft13 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 Swallow Lake Trail 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: Mount Bruno, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Jefferson, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Lionshead, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Marion Forks, OR
  5. Topo Map: Marion Lake, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Candle Creek, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Santiam Junction, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Three Fingered Jack, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Black Butte, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Swallow Lake Trail #3488.

What is the length of the Swallow Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) or 7,602 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Swallow Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.3 hours in one direction and in 1.8 hours 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.