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This information is a public record of the 1982 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.

Mineral Ridge Trail

Bureau of Land Management Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    3.3 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    Loop

The Mineral Ridge Trail is a popular 3.3 mile loop trail with outstanding views of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

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Perfect sunrise or sunet hike. Photo by Kristy Canright.
Perfect sunrise or sunet hike. Photo by Kristy Canright.
Mineral Exploration Site. Photo by Kristy Canright.
Mineral Exploration Site. Photo by Kristy Canright.
Caribou Cabin. Photo by Kelly McRae-Phillips.
Caribou Cabin. Photo by Kelly McRae-Phillips.
Photo by Robin Moseley.
Photo by Robin Moseley.
Photo by Robin Moseley.
Photo by Robin Moseley.


  • Perfect sunrise or sunet hike. Photo by Kristy Canright.
  • Perfect sunrise or sunet hike. Photo by Kristy Canright.
  • Mineral Exploration Site. Photo by Kristy Canright.
  • Caribou Cabin. Photo by Kelly McRae-Phillips.
  • Photo by Robin Moseley.
  • Photo by Robin Moseley.
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Location: Idaho Hwy 97, 2.5 miles south of Interstate 90, on Beauty Bay of Lake Coeur d'Alene

  • States: Idaho
  • Counties: Kootenai

This 3.3 mile trail was part of the first recreation site developed by the BLM in Idaho. Construction of the site began in 1963. On April 13, 1982, the trail was designed as a National Recreation Trail. Mineral Ridge is a"classroom in the forest." The plant and animal communities are used by local school districts for environmental education. A Trail Guide leads you along the trail providing you with narrative descriptions of the forest plants, animals and interrelationships described on the 22 marked stations along the trail. Visitors enjoy the invigorating hike and beautiful views. This is also a popular spot for bald eagle viewing.

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Allowed Uses:

Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

Brian White
Coeur d' Alene Field Office
3815 Schreiber Way
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83815
[email protected] • (208) 769-5031

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 2073
  • Elevation (high): 2816
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): --
  • Tread Width (average): 30"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 8
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 15
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Mar 31, 1982
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