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Beaver Swamp Trail #1569
This 1.2-mile trail passes through a dense forest with a variety of timber types, including a section that was burned in a 2002 lightning fire. Although it has limited views along the way, Beaver Swamp Trail rewards hikers with access to Fish Lake, a beautiful, secluded lake within Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness. Elevation changes from 4,100 feet at the trailhead to 3,400 feet at the junction with Fish Lake Trail #1570. From mid to late Fall through early to mid Spring expect snow cover on the trail.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | Summer |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply |
| Closest Towns: | Tiller, OR |
| Water: | Not available. Surface water should be treated. |
| Information Center: | Tiller Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Canyonville, OR take West 1st Street and turn onto SE 3rd St./OR-227. Continue to follow OR-227 approximately 23 miles until you reach Tiller.
From Tiller, OR take County Road #46, which becomes South Umpqua Road #28, to Forest Road #2823. Follow Road #2823 to Road #2830. Then take Road #2830 to Road #2840. Follow Road #2840 past the Fish Lake Trailhead, to Road #2840-400 and the Beaver Swamp Trailhead, approximately 32 miles from Tiller.
Parking:
Horse use at the Beaver Swamp Trailhead is discouraged. Parking for stock vehicles and trailers is available on Forest Road 2840-500, one-eighth mile from the Trailhead.
Activities
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- The Beaver Swamp Trail provides hikers with the shortest route to Fish Lake, a very popular and scenic lake.
- Trout fishing and floating in the lake are popular pastimes.
- Please adhere to wilderness etiquette and "Pack It In - Pack It Out" as no trash service is available at Fish Lake.
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- The Beaver Swamp Trail provides hikers with the shortest route to Fish Lake, a very popular and scenic lake. The trail intersects with Fish Lake Trail #1570 which is then followed to reach the lake. Numerous other trails can be accessed from Fish Lake Trail #1570, providing opprotunities for longer hikes.
- Trout fishing and floating in the lake are popular pastimes.
- Please adhere to wilderness etiquette and "Pack It In - Pack It Out" as no trash service is available at Fish Lake.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- The Beaver Swamp Trail is the shortest route to Fish Lake, a very popular and scenic lake.
- Trout fishing and floating in the lake are popular pastimes.
- Please adhere to wilderness etiquette and "Pack It Out" as no trash service is available at Fish Lake.
- Please see the parking information above.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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