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Wyoming
3.5 mi
Distance
434 ft
Gain
1h 24m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Black Hills National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Cliff Swallow
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The Cliff Swallow Trail is a 7.4-mile out-and-back hike located in Wyoming. This trail offers hikers a chance to explore the region's natural landscape with a straightforward there-and-back route that covers just under 15 miles of total hiking when completed. As an out-and-back trail, hikers will travel 3.7 miles to the turnaround point before retracing their steps back to the trailhead. This format allows for flexible hiking distances—visitors can turn back earlier if desired or commit to the full 7.4-mile round trip. The trail's elevation gain data is not currently available, so hikers should check with local sources or trail management offices for specific information about elevation changes and difficulty ratings. The out-and-back design makes this trail straightforward to navigate, with no complex trail junctions to navigate on the return journey. For the most current conditions, access information, and any seasonal closures, visitors are encouraged to contact local Wyoming outdoor recreation resources before planning their trip.
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