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Bell Swamps

Inside Trinity Alps Wilderness
2,306 ft of climbing

4.4 mi one way · 2,306 ft climb · 6,170 ft high point · Easy

In Trinity Alps Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Bell Swamps reaches 6,170 feet over 4.4 miles in Trinity Alps Wilderness.

Elevation

656 ft of gain and 2,306 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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9.9 mi from the trailhead
Denny Campground
Campground · California
13.3 mi from the trailhead

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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.

At a glance

Length: 4.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 656 ft
Descent: 2,306 ft
High point: 6,170 ft
Low point: 4,371 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 41.0664° N · 123.4606° W

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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today65°52°Mostly Cloudy
Tue62°49°Mostly Sunny
Wed63°52°Sunny
Thu61°46°Mostly Sunny
Fri52°44°Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat57°45°Mostly Sunny
Sun56°44°Sunny

Today: Mostly Cloudy · wind 3 mph WNW

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