Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail
Coordinates: 47°36′33″N 116°38′40″W / 47.609075°N 116.644348°W
| Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail, Idaho | |
|---|---|
 Trailhead | |
| Length | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) |
| Location | Kootenai County, Idaho, United States |
| Designation | National Recreation Trail |
| Use | Hiking, Outdoor education |
| Elevation | |
| Elevation change | 600 ft (180 m) |
| Highest point | Summit of Mineral Ridge, 2,400 ft (730 m) |
| Lowest point | Parking lot of the trail |
| Hiking details | |
| Trail difficulty | Trail grade is an average of 8%, with a 15% maximum |
| Season | Year round access [1] |
| Sights | Beauty Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene |
Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail is a backcountry hiking area near Lake Coeur d'Alene in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. It is administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Construction began on the trail in 1963 and the area was designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1982. There is a self-guided interpretive tour along the 3.3-mile (5.3 km) trail.[2]
Flora[]
The two main types of trees along the trail are Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir.
References[]
- ^ "Trail Details: Mineral Ridge". National Recreation Trails Database. American Trails. 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- ^ Mineral Ridge Trail Guide (PDF). Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: Bureau of Land Management. 2002. BLM/ID/GI-94/027-3114/REV. 2002.
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- Hiking trails in Idaho
- Protected areas of Kootenai County, Idaho
- National Recreation Trails in Idaho
- Bureau of Land Management areas in Idaho
- 1963 establishments in Idaho
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