Caribou Ridge Trail #79
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Caribou Ridge Trail #79
USDA Forest Service
Backcountry Trail
- Length
4.6 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
out & back
- Length
4.6 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
A steep climb up the flanks of Mt. Coeur d'Alene with views of Beauty Bay and the surrounding mountains. Also gives access to a larger system of backcountry trails on Mt. CDA. Trail gains approx. 1100'
Location: Beauty Creek Campground, Beauty Bay, east side of Lake Coeur d'Alene
- States: Idaho
- Counties: Kootenai
The trail climbs through four switchbacks and terminates at a former picnic site. There are several outstanding views of Beauty Bay and Blue Creek from the higher reaches of the trail. The initial climb is steep with potentially dangerous spots, not recommended for children. The view from the ridge is somewhat limited by tree growth since the trail's dedication in 1983, but still a worthwhile clime. From the ridge, the trail continues on to climb Mt. Coeur d'Alene. In spring, Beauty Creek can be icy cold but not likely uncrossable.
Accessibility Information
No text provided.
Allowed Uses:
Dogs, off leash Dogs, on leash Hiking/WalkingOther Activities
- Wildlife viewing / observation
Public Contact
Tom SudulUS Forest Service
Fernan Ranger District
Coeur d?Alene, ID 83814
[email protected] • (208) 664-2318
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More Details
- Elevation (low): 2200
- Elevation (high): 4000
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- National Designations: National Millennium
- Surface (primary): Soil
- Surfaces (additional): --
- Tread Width (average): 24"
- Tread Width (minimum): --
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 8
- Tread Grade (maximum): 12
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
Jul 18, 1983