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mountain lake
Our trail system leads to many secluded mountain lakes like this in the high country.
Current Conditions
Many forest recreation sites have now been closed for the season.
  • Specific closure information for the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District is available here.
  • We encourage you to contact the Ranger District Offices ahead of your visit throughout the fall to find out the latest information on recreation site closures.
  • Current fire information is available on the Coeur d'Alene Interagency Dispatch Center website: gacc.nifc.gov/nrcc/dc/idcdc/.


IPNF TRAIL GUIDE

The IPNF has hundreds of miles of hiking, horse, and ohv trails. This guide lists of some of our more popular trails. It includes specific hikes with detailed information and generalized maps. We will continue to add to this list over time, so be sure to visit these pages again before planning your next trip!

TRAIL TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Our trails are generally recommended for specific types of travel. Look for these icons for travel recommendations:
Recommended for hiking - Hiking
Recommended for horses - Horse
Recommended for motorcycles - Motorcycle
Recommended for mountain bikes - Mountain bike
Recommended for all terrain vehicles - All terrain vehicle (ATV)
Recommended for wheelchairs - Wheelchair accessible


TRAIL DIFFICULTY RATINGS

Each trail in our guide is rated for difficulty. These ratings are generally based on trail condition, steepness of grades, gain and loss of elevation, and the amount and kinds of natural barriers that must be traversed. Here's what these ratings mean:

Easy - A trail requiring limited skill with little challenge to travel.
Moderate - A trail requiring some skill and challenge to travel.
Difficult - A trail requiring a high degree of skill and challenge to travel.


IMPORTANT READING

We want your visit to the IPNF's backcountry to be safe, enjoyable, and low impact. Before venturing out on any of our trails, please visit these links:

Last updated: 05/12/09


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