Sierra Nevada · California

Swamp Lake Trail

Status Unknown Moderate 7,800 ft ~14 miles shelf road/rocky

Swamp Lake Trail delivers classic Sierra high country scenery on a manageable shelf road that terminates at a beautiful remote alpine lake. The Sierra National Forest setting keeps crowds light while the shelf road section adds enough challenge to feel like a real 4WD adventure. Excellent dispersed camping at the lake makes this a natural overnight destination for California-based overlanders.

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Trail Specs
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
7,800 ft
Surface
shelf road/rocky
Season
June–October
Length
~14 miles
Required Clearance
9"+
Rig Notes
Scenic Sierra high country run to a remote alpine lake.
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