Priest Lake, Idaho
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Priest Lake
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Sandpoint, Idaho
Moose Lake Loop
4.56.35 mi / 1939 ft gainThe 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 Mount...Read more -
Sandpoint, Idaho
Moose Lake Trail
5.02.82 mi / 541 ft gainMoose 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, c...Read more -
Careywood, Idaho
Evans Landing Trail
5.03.9 mi / 1152 ft gainEvans 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 addit...Read more -
Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Copper Falls Trail
5.01.38 mi / 472 ft gainExperience the majestic Copper Falls Trail, a rewarding 1.2-mile journey through pristine northern Idaho wilderness to one of the region's most picturesque cascades. Located just outside Bonners Ferry in the Kaniksu National Forest, this moderate trail offers hikers a perfect half-day adventure f...Read more -
Mead, Washington
Quartz Mountain Lookout
5.04.72 mi / 689 ft gainDrive to Mt. Spokane State Park and park at Selkirk Lodge. This hike can only be accessed before the ski area opens because the trail up to the lookout is along part of the cross country ski area. If heading out during winter months, get there before the ski slopes open. You may need snowshoes ...Read more -
Mead, Washington
Mt. Spokane Summit
5.05.7 mi / 1339 ft gainMt. Spokane State Park is just 45 minutes outside of Spokane and a great day trip hike spot! Drive into Mt. Spokane State Park and then to the top of Mt. Spokane until you reach the lower Selkirk Lodge parking lot on the right. Trail 130 begins across the road next to the gate that closes the Vis...Read more -
Heron, Montana
Ross Creek Cedars Loop
5.00.87 mi / 151 ft gainThe Ross Creek Cedar area is a really cool area in Northwest Montana that houses some monstrous Western Red Cedar Trees (some of which have a diameter of over 12 feet and over 500 years old!). The grove is one of the few in the area that still has some really beautiful old-growth forest. Due to i...Read more -
Troy, Montana
Kootenai Falls and Swinging Bridge
5.01.59 mi / 200 ft gainKootenai Falls is accessed via short dirt trail from the parking lot on Highway Two between Troy and Libby. In the summer the parking lot is often full and even has some vendors selling objects and food. The trail is easy to follow and winds through the forest before descending towards the rive...Read more