This information is a public record of the 1980 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Chipmunk Rapids Cross Country Ski Trail

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail

Length
10.4 miles
Elevation Gain
--
Route Type
out & back

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Winter on the ski trail. Photo by Kristy Canright.

PRVBCH doing pre-season clearing on the trail. Photo by Mary Schrempp.

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Location: In the Panhandle on SR 57 22.3 mi. N of Priest River to gravel rd. 057-022.

States: Idaho
Counties: Bonner

This trail utilizes, for the most part, an old road system so the trail is quite wide. High points along the trail are the Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River, and Chipmunk Rapids. Watch for moose, deer, and waterfowl that frequently use the marsh. A long loop can be done utilizing road 2244A but be aware that this road is open to vehicles.

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Reviews

James Lea

Sep 8, 2020

Best Xcountry skiing in North Idaho

Resurrected after 25 years Chipmunk is now groomed by the Priest Lake Nordic Club. The trail system offers intermediate skiing with great views of the river and Selkirk Crest.

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Allowed Uses:

Snow, cross-country skiing

Other Activities

Snow, snow play general

Public Contact

Dale Schrempp
US Forest Service
Priest Lake Ranger District
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 443-2512

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More Details

Elevation (low): 2474
Elevation (high): 2530
Elevation (cumulative): --

Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Snow or ice
Surfaces (additional): --

Tread Width (average): 48"
Tread Width (minimum): --
Running length (minimum): --

Tread Grade (average, percent): 3
Tread Grade (maximum): 10
Running length (maximum): --

Cross-slope (average, percent): --
Cross-slope (maximum): --
Running length (maximum): --

Certified as an NRT
Oct 23, 1980

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