North Fork Swan River

4.7/5 (63 reviews)
North Fork Swan River 4WD trail is one of the lesser known jewels of Summit County. The lower section offers a tight, rocky forest trail with loads of camping options and a few white knuckle moments. Above treeline, you'll find some excellent historical mining sites, and high alpine views that will take your breath away. Read More
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Highlights of North Fork Swan River

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Iconic Category Icon Iconic
Mine Category Icon Mine
Rock Category Icon Rock
Snow Wheeling Category Icon Snow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
12627 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
05/20 - 11/23
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
354, 356
Nearest Town
Breckenridge
Nearest Services
Breckenridge
Management Agency
White River National Forest
District
Dillon Ranger District

Overview

North Fork Swan River 4WD trail is one of the lesser known jewels of Summit County. The lower section offers a tight, rocky forest trail with loads of camping options and a few white knuckle moments. Above treeline, you'll find some excellent historical mining sites, and high alpine views that will take your breath away.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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14 Waypoints
44 Trail Photos
4 Trail Concerns
63 Community Reviews
1 Video
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