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Swale Trailhead
Provides access to: Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 - Southern Segment.
Visitors can hike, mountain bike or ride horses from Swale and access the Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 which connects to the north end of the Drake-McDowell Roadless Area.
This trailhead is located one hour five minutes northeast of Lakeview, Oregon, and is a primitive and quiet trailhead. The site offers a parking area that is adequate for trailer turnaround, and there are also signed trail directions.
There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water. Trail and parking area maintained during open season.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | (Lakeview Ranger District) |
|---|---|
| Fees: | No fee |
| Open Season: | 06/15 - 09/15 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Motorized use prohibited. |
| Closest Towns: | Lakeview, OR |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Lakeview Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:Swale Trailhead is located one hour five minutes northeast of Lakeview, OR.
From Lakeview, OR take Oregon Highway 140 north toward Paisley, Oregon. Turn right following Hwy 140 east toward Adel, Oregon. Turn left at Forest Service (FS) Road 3615 and follow it north. Take a right on FS Road 3720 to the trailhead.
Activities
Mountain Biking
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
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