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Swan Peak, 27 September, 2026
(Narrative in progress)
Trip Summary:
- Fourteen hikers: Brent L., Dave P, Kathy, Ralph, Matt, Kiah, Stephanie, Stevie, Richard, Eugene, Gene, Deb, Ocean and Brent J. (leader).
- Drove 35 miles to the trailhead on Swan Flat Rd.
- Started hiking at 9:10 am; lunch from 10:50 to 11:15 am; completed hike at noon.
- Great hiking conditions: partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures, fall colors, mild breezes.
- Approximately 3.5 miles and 950 feet of elevation gain
Thanks
to Dave P, Kathy, and Richard for photos and Ralph for
photos and GPS data.
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| The beginning of the climb toward Swan Peak | |||
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| Colorful aspen
trees along the trail |
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| Hiking on the Swan Peak Trail | |||
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| Approaching the peak | Which person is on the highest spot? | ||
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| Swan Peak hikers | |||
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| Looking east
over Bear Lake |
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| Lunch with a view | |||
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| Starting down after lunch | |||
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| Looking west toward the main ridge of the Bear River Range | |||
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| Swan Peak Pond | |||
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| Section corner mark near Swan Peak
(see map, below) |
Fossil worm tracks? |
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| Clark's Nutcracker |
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Our GPS track shows about 3.5 miles
with about 950 feet of ascent.
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