Swift Creek Trail
Elevation
Ascent:
2,805'
855 m
Descent: -4' -1 m
High: 6,823' 2,080 m
Low: 4,020' 1,225 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 6% (4°)
Max Grade: 22% (12°)
Weather
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“Run to the headwaters of Swift Creek at remote Horseshoe Lake.”
— Miguel Vieira
Features
Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers
Description
Begin at the north end of the Swift Creek Trail parking lot and run along the Swift Creek Trail for a little over a mile to a fork for the Granite Lake Trail. Stay on the Swift Creek Trail.
Around 4 miles, ford Parker Creek, and about a half mile later arrive at Parker Meadow.
At 5 miles, find Foster's Cabin, which was restored several years ago and is open to campers.
At 6 miles, ford Landers Creek. Then cross Mumford Meadows, which extend for over two miles.
Beyond Mumford Meadow, climb switchbacks up steep granite boulders to Horseshoe Lake.
Flora & Fauna
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Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Shasta & Trinity National Forest Office
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