3.7 mi from the trailheadPreacher Meadow (CA)
Campground
16.5 mi out & back · 5,363 ft gain · 7,491 ft high point · Very hard
From Swift Creek/Granite Lake Trailhead via Swift Creek (1.3 mi)
In Trinity Alps Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service
This 16.5-mile out and back ascends 5,363 feet via Swift Creek Trail to Granite Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness.
5,363 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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