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Swift River

Name: Swift River
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Location: Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States

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1. Swift River & Davis Farm Trails loop — Conway

6.32km

01:36

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Swift River loop from Conway

2.84km

00:43

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hubert Trapp

June 27, 2024

The Swift River flows in its natural riverbed through dense forests in the south of the White Mountain National Forest nature reserve before it flows into the Saco River near Conway. In the lower valley near the city, the riverbed widens; during the dry months, wide gravel banks become visible at the confluence of the Red Eagle Brook.

Native Americans are known to have inhabited the region at the confluence with the Saco River in the 17th century. The Kancamagus Trail ran along the Swift River. The name Kancamagus goes back to the leader of the natives in the region at that time, who fought fearlessly against the English settlers.

Settlement by immigrants probably took place in the early 19th century; a small farm from that time is now used as a museum of early American life and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Environmental Fact Sheet: Swift River
des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/rl-12.pdf

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Daniel Krueger

November 24, 2023

The crystal-clear waters of the Swift River are flowing through the White Mountains and are passing Conway at the marked section. There is a hiking trail leading along the shores of the river that forms a loop.

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Elevation 150 m

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Sunday 26 October

11°C

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19 %

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Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Location: Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States

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1. Swift River & Davis Farm Trails loop — Conway

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