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Swampy Pass Trailhead via Swampy Pass Trail 439 and Cliff Creek Trail 840

based on 4 tracks & routes #5 hike out of 24 in
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10.9 mi
Distance
5 hrs 57 min
Time
terrain
1,421 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail to Swampy Pass Trailhead in West Elk Wilderness.

This trail goes by Beckwith Pass and Swampy Pass.

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