Farmers Lake via Swift Creek Trail
~2 days · 7.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Farmers Lake via Swift Creek Trail is known for
An out-and-back of about 8-9 miles one way from the Swift Creek Trailhead, climbing roughly 3,000 feet up the Swift Creek drainage on the south slope of the Uintas to Farmers Lake at the foot of the Timothy Lakes Basin, with the Timothy Lakes themselves spread across the open basin just beyond. A quiet drainage with good fishing and far less traffic than the western Uinta trailheads.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 26,942 ft to 35,833 ft over 7.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.5 mi · 83%
- Downhill 0.8 mi · 10%
- Flat 0.5 mi · 7%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Farmers Lake via Swift Creek Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Farmers Lake via Swift Creek Trail scores 28/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Farmers Lake via Swift Creek Trail take?
Most backpackers hike the Farmers Lake via Swift Creek Trail in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 7.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Farmers Lake via Swift Creek Trail?
The Farmers Lake via Swift Creek Trail climbs roughly 2,972 ft total — about 376 ft per mile, topping out near 10,955 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.