Panhandle

Lush forests, deep lakes, and historic routes following the path of Lewis and Clark.

Forest Cover

90%

Season

June-Oct

Trails

10 Routes

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Difficulty

10 Regional Trails

Trail System

moderate300+ miles

Coeur d'Alene National Forest Trails

Vast network of forest trails and roads in the Panhandle region. Historic mining district with ghost towns, mountain lakes, and beautiful cedar forests. One of Idaho's largest riding areas.

ATVDirt BikeUTVJeep/Truck

Ghost townsMountain lakesVast trail network

Forest Roads

easy100+ miles

Priest Lake Forest Roads

Network of forest roads surrounding beautiful Priest Lake in far northern Idaho. Access to camping, fishing, and mountain views. Beautiful old-growth forests and quiet solitude.

All Vehicles

Priest Lake accessOld-growth forestsRemote camping

Forest Trail

difficult18 miles

Bernard Peak Loop

Challenging loop near Bayview offering stunning views of Lake Pend Oreille. Steep, rocky sections require 4x4 or high clearance.

Jeep/TruckOHV

Lake viewsTechnical drivingMountain peak

Trail System

hard30+ miles

Canfield Mountain

Premiere single-track destination right next to Coeur d'Alene. Rooty, rocky, and technical trails for dirt bikes. Some ATV/UTV width trails available.

Dirt BikeATV

Technical ridingProximity to CDAForest canopy

Forest Road

easy45 miles

Bunco Road / High Drive

Main arterial access into the Coeur d'Alene National Forest. Wide gravel road accessing countless side trails and lakes. Great for basecamp setup.

All Vehicles

Easy accessCamping availabilityBerry picking

Trail

moderateVaries

4th July - Copper Creek - 3097

This route starts out from the 4th of July Pass recreation parking lot and takes you through Curran Saddle over to Marie Saddle Road #412. From there, it's just 2.3 miles back to North Fork Coeur d'Alene River #209, which is a main route back towards town or I-90. This is one of many entrances to g...

ATVDirt BikeJeep/Truck

ATVForestScenic