The Sawmill Station
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Idaho
12.0 mi
Distance
1,060 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Salmon-Challis National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Swauger Lake
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Swauger Lake is a scenic 12-mile alpine lake destination offering rewarding views and moderate elevation gain through Idaho backcountry. This out-and-back or loop trail climbs through forested terrain to reach the pristine waters of Swauger Lake, providing hikers with a full day adventure in the central Idaho wilderness. The trail combines steady climbing with the payoff of a high-country lake setting.
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The Sawmill Station
Hiking business nearby (~47 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet