Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail

The trailhead for this hike starts in a city park, so if you have dogs, they'll need to be on leash to start out. You won't have to walk very far before reaching a gate that separates the city park from US Forest Service area. Past this gate, leashes are not required for your four-legged friends (but remember to be a responsible pet owner). Once inside the USFS area, the dirt path leads you thr...

Evans Landing in Farragut State Park is a great place to hike year around. This would be a moderate to hard trail as it’s downhill all the way to the lake and uphill all the way back. Given the 4 mile roundtrip distance and the elevation gain, plan on this hiking taking about 2.5 hours with additional time if you're taking in the views once you reach Evans Landing.  Note: Idaho state parks cha...

The Moose Lake Loop Trail is a scenic circuit that builds on the main Moose Lake Trail by looping through surrounding forested terrain and providing additional viewpoints above the lake. It’s a great option for hikers looking for a slightly longer, more immersive experience in the Cabinet Mountains with less backtracking and more variety. Trail Overview Difficulty: Moderate Trail Typ...

Moose Lake Trail is a scenic out-and-back hike in the Cabinet Mountains near Sandpoint, Idaho, offering a peaceful forested trek to a beautiful alpine lake nestled beneath rugged ridgelines. This family-friendly trail is ideal for hikers looking for a moderate day hike with rewarding views, clear waters, and a good chance of spotting wildlife along the way. Trail Overview Difficulty...

The Hunt Lake Trail, located near Sandpoint, Idaho, is a 2.2-mile out-and-back trail that offers hikers a moderately challenging experience through the scenic landscapes of the Idaho Panhandle.  Trail Details: • Difficulty: Moderately challenging; suitable for hikers with some experience. • Best Seasons: May through October.  Permits and Fees: Access to the Hunt Lake Trail is free, a...

The Selkirk Mountains in northern Idaho don’t see nearly as many visitors as neighboring ranges in Washington and Montana, but it’s not for a lack of scenery and rugged backcountry. Mt. Roothaan sits along a jagged crest in the western Rocky Mountains above scenic Priest Lake in the Idaho Panhandle and the saddle below the summit is a perfect vantage for great mountain vistas, dark night skies...